Musically, Pagan's songs feature complex structural progressions over stripped-down instrumental processions: a wisp of guitar here, a few lines of piano there, all under his nearly limitless vocal range. Embracing the theatrical, he writhes and bleeds a florid combination of rock, soul and country on stage. A natural performer, Pagan pulls off an impressive vocal gymnastics over a backdrop of keys, guitar and Mellotron-and his endearing whistle, whenever he has a chance.

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