What makes Did You Hear the Rain? by George Ezra notable?

The EP features 'Budapest,' which became a commercial hit, reaching high positions on charts across Europe and significantly boosting Ezra's profile. Its success paved the way for a more extensive exploration of his sound in subsequent albums and solidified his presence in the contemporary folk-rock scene. Did You Hear the Rain? is George Ezra's debut EP, released shortly before his breakthrough album, Wanted on Voyage, which came out in 2014. This project set the stage for his success, featuring early hints of his distinctive vocal style and lyrical narrative that would characterize his later work.