Title Tracks

Title Tracks sounds like the platonic ideal of a guitar-pop record found in a dusty but well-curated college radio bin. It is music built on the foundation of the three-minute single, where every snare hit is deliberate and every guitar jangle serves the melody. There is a distinct crispness to the sound that feels both modern and deeply rooted in the history of power pop, avoiding lo-fi fuzz in favor of punchy, clear arrangements.

What makes John Davis's project distinctive is the 'scientific' precision he brings to the genre. Coming from the rhythmic complexity of Q and Not U, he treats the power pop hook with a scholar's reverence. The songs are tightly wound and lean, stripping away any unnecessary fluff to focus on the interplay between driving bass lines and bright, overdriven guitars. It is the sound of a record collector making the record he always wanted to find.

Start with the debut album, It Was Easy. It perfectly captures the project's mission statement: high-energy, melodic rock that feels familiar yet vital. The title track and 'Every Little Bit Hurts' showcase the project's ability to blend bittersweet lyrical themes with music that makes you want to drive fast.