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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
It's strange to think that two of my more preferred singer-songwriter albums of the early 00's were purchased on the same day on a whim after seeing adverts for them in the then god-like Heat magazine. I hadn't heard the music, I just felt like buying something that wasn't Steps, S Club or Blue for a change ;) The first was Nerina Pallot's Dear Frustrated Superstar (because I liked the title). The second, and subject of this post, was Tom Baxter's Feather and Stone (I can't really remember why). I do remember, however, wanting to find a male singer song-writer who wasn't as ubiquitous as David Gray or as depressing as Damien Rice. Tom fit the bill nicely, and obviously it didn't hurt that he was unconventionally quite rogue-ishly handsome too ;) Lead off single This Boy and follow up My Declaration did exactly what singles should do – showcase the style and content of it's parent album while providing a great tune for people to listen too. The sound is one of acoustic guitar with Tom's distinct vocal layering over the top of it to a pleasing effect. Songs like 'Don't Let Go' and 'A Day In Verona' are infused with emotion and passion – and boast piano melodies that are the underlying vehicle for Tom's voice. The songs flow together both musically and lyrically, with no filler, only strong memorable tunes. The biggest benefit from this album is that unlike many singer song-writers' work, it is quite a positive and uplifting set of songs, laced with the right amount of introspection for those brooding moments. Tom apparently is currently working on a second album, and is – hey! – touring with Nerina Pallot in January. Ruthiepoos and I are SO there…And God bless him, some guilt free downloads from his Tuscany sessions are still available on his website :).
LINK: Tom Baxter's myspace page/official home page
LINK: purchase Tom Baxter's Feather and Stone cd
LINK: Guilt free download "the Tuscany sessions" (4 tracks)
MP3: Tom Baxter – This Boy
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