BACK OF YOUR CAR - R. STAR
New York-based R. Star is the kind of singer/songwriter whose rock ballads make a rainy day all the more drearily picturesque. But his impassioned, super-charged, percussion-driven “Back of Your Car” signifies a breakthrough opportunity. The frenetic track implores a potential partner to recognize that now is “the perfect time of night to be losing your mind/Your clothes,” amid a vocal that oozes enough sensuality to excuse the emotional desperation that accompanies the seemingly confident lyric. Here’s a track reaching for all destinations: It’s tough enough to conquer rock radio’s teen male minions and yet enticing enough to induce adoration from mainstream top 40’s female core (mind you, Star’s visual appeal doesn’t hurt a bit). Here’s an act that is ready-made for major label distribution (he’s already available at iTunes and rstar.net), a shining presence awaiting his close-up.–Billboard
