This was originally written for Goldenplec.
I’ve been trying not to listen to an album just a few times and then reviewing them. Instead I’ve been listening to albums to see how the whole thing gels after listening to it for a week or two.
Jamie Lawson’s new album ‘The Pull of The Moon’ is a great reason why we should all give something more than one listen. I wouldn’t be a huge fan of guys with acoustic guitars and with many singer songwriter types in the musical realm it takes something special to rise to the top and with album Lawson proves to be a step above.
The album opens with ‘The Last Time’, a song which starts off with a pure vocal and piano intro before getting more uptempo. There’s a great mainstream production on this track and it builds and falls beautifully, echoing James Morrison’s Broken Strings. Throughout the track Lawson’s vocals seem effortless, tender and emotional. ‘The Last Time’ Is the only track on the album not solely written by Lawson. Co-written by Adam Argyle, who has previously worked with artists such as Melanie C, ‘The Last Time’ is a great start to the album.
‘This is Love’ brings us back to a simple vocal and guitar. Lawson and his production team have it down, they know where to lift the track and where to let it fall. The subtle addition of simple backing vocals, double bass and violin make this track but they never overpower Lawson’s vocals. (more…)
