The soulful croon of Har Mar Superstar (AKA Sean Tillman) is at once a testament to the greatness of Sam Cooke and the lasting (sometimes unwelcome) longevity of blue-eyed soul. But more than anything, it’s just a helluva lotta fun. Known for his bombastic, clothes-shedding stage performance, Har Mar is also happy to un-ironically lay bare the inner workings of his heart, whether he’s covering the aforementioned Cooke in “Bring It On Home to Me” or his own R&B-style ballad “How Did I Get Through the Day.” While appropriation can often be problematic and icky, Har Mar’s deep abiding love for soul is infectious, fun, and his homages ring true. by Wm. Steven Humphrey