Spectacular assortment from Clifden artist – 8/10
That is soulful Irish folk-rocker Seanie Vaughan’s third album, and the long-awaited follow-up to 2017’s Redemption. Each his mellow supply and lyrical leanings counsel a person dealing with into adversity with braveness and vitality, his head-on way of living, love and survival requiring no faux drama.
Tracks like ‘Freeway’ and ‘Be Sturdy’ come replete with gossamer harmonies, with the latter particularly brimming with plangent tones by way of his acoustic guitar. ‘Mirror’ rises up from an ethereal soundscape, with Vaughan’s plaintive vocal weaving its magic to spectacular impact.
‘Crushed’ has a sturdier construction, stable drums and buzzing instrumentation, steeling Vaughan to face the longer term with a practical mixture of braveness and trepidation. ‘Blue Skies’, in the meantime, continues down electrical avenue with evocative guitars and drums, on a catchy track that calls for repeat hearings.
Sprightly drums kick-start ‘You Give Me All’, the place the Beatles-like harmonies and Vaughan’s melodic aptitude draw you in and cuddle you. General, Vaughan’s rugged, sensible songs possess a nourishing vitality that counsel he ought to be with us for the lengthy haul.
