Michael Paul Binz: Let Me Be Review

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Indie Rock Singer Songwriter Michael Paul Binz debuts a new album titled Let Me Be. His new album delivers on a multitude of emotional depth, unabashed lyrical vulnerability, and an enlightening take on his album.

The opening track, “Could Not Be Still,” showcases a rambling laid back quality rock sound. “Might Be”explores the emotional depths of a what a relationship could be like. “Tell Us” picks up the pace with steady guitars and a rumbling drum beat with a Tom Petty vibe. “Uh Huh” gives off a 90s alt rock sound reminiscent of Radiohead.

Binz was born in Fort Wayne, IN. He first became interested in music from his first band class where he played wind instruments and then to the saxophone. Binz derived inspiration from the likes of Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead, and The Beatles.

When the grunge scene exploded, he pursued the guitar as a medium of choice. Finding inspiration in Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead and The Beatles, his path emerged with new clarity.

“It starts with an emotion and then becomes a declaration of time, reflection of a time in life. I feel like my mind has a few more gears in it then some, and I hear some things others may not care so much about, but at the end of the day it just makes me laugh. There is no judgment.”

“I feel like this is a turning point. Music is something I have always enjoyed doing weather with people or alone. Most of the songs on this album are about people or things I have experienced in life and either don’t want them in my life anymore or could not live without them. Yes, my sound is different. However, if I wanted to sound like everyone else, I suppose I could, but why follow suit when you can make something entirely new on your own. I miss the days of 80’s 90’s music and although my appreciation is there for all other artists, following suit in this case is simply not an expression. I might be Mike B. I might just stay this way until the end either way, just let me be.”

The 8 song LP is must listen for fans of indie, folk, and rock.

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