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 Sean Webster, the British singer, guitarist, and songwriter, is renowned for his unmistakably intense, soul-infused voice, melodic guitar playing, and excellent songwriting. He demonstrates these qualities once again on his new album, "Summer Has Gone." Building on the success of his live album "Three Nights Live" released two years ago to critical acclaim, the solo acoustic album "Almost" (2022), and his collaboration with Erwin Java on "Java I Webster" (2023), "Summer Has Gone" marks Webster's first studio album since 2017's "Leave Your Heart at the Door." This album reveals a quieter and more reflective side of Webster, featuring top-notch ballads that highlight his grandiose and soulful voice and his knack for unique guitar licks. These elements are sure to captivate music lovers. With "Summer Has Gone," Webster makes a significant stride towards the adult mainstream while retaining his finely tuned, blues-influenced guitar style. The album opens with "Forever Gone Away" and includes "Won't Lay Down," which recalls the finely produced hits of Chris Rea, Phil Carmen's "On My Way to L.A.," and Marc Cohn's classic "Walking in Memphis." In these tracks, Webster unveils new dimensions of his sound. "Make It Through," featuring the sound of a Hammond B-3 and relaxed rhythm guitar, introduces an airy, casual groove that evokes the feeling of cruising across the country in a convertible. This song combines an optimistic West Coast vibe with gripping blues rock in the finest AOR sound, making it a catchy tune with hit potential. The title track, "Summer Has Gone," is a radio-friendly ballad enriched by Axel Zwinselman's orchestral keyboard arrangements. Roberto Morbioli, founder of the Italian band Morblus and a long-time guitarist for Big Daddy Wilson, adds an Italian flair to the song, giving it a summery yet wistful touch with his distinctive tone. This track perfectly celebrates the end of summer. In addition to keyboardist Axel Zwinselman, Webster's band includes bassist Floris Poesse and drummer Phil Wilson. They are joined by Americana singer-songwriter Hilde Vos on "Lost and Alone," where she performs a duet with Webster. The album concludes with "What You Get," a swaying honky-tonk blues number with Texas swing appeal, where Webster channels his inner Joe Cocker. "Summer Has Gone" is a compelling album featuring nine well-crafted, mature, and catchy songs that are sure to be well received. Tracks: 01. Forever Gone Away (4:34) 02. Won’t Lay Down (3:40) 03. Can’t Be Alone (4:38) 04. Lost And Alone (4:28) 05. Make It Through (3:11) 06. Never Let Go (4:50) 07. Not Me And You (5:10) 08. Summer Has Gone (5:15) 09. What You Get (2:56) Website: https://www.seanwebsterband.com/ Opmerkingen zijn gesloten.
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