This is the sixth solo album from Northern Ireland's Bap Kennedy, and a sweet album it is too.
Ex singer of Belfast rockers, Energy Orchard, Bap has carved out a career as a rootsy, Americana singer / songwriter for some time now. Previous records were recorded both sides of the pond in England and America but this time around, it was back to Northern Ireland to work with local friends and musicians, drummer Rabb Bennett, guitarist, Gordy McAllister and obviously Bap didn't have to travel too far to use the bass playing and harmony talents of his wife Brenda.
Always supported by his peers, Van Morrison, Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler and Shane MacGowan, this time around the album has that hometown intimate feel of just making good music with family and friends.
The styles and pace change over the course of the eleven songs on the record, but the underlying theme remains of quality musicians delivering a quality record and a live show to match no doubt.
8/11
Pete
1. Let's Start Again
2. Revelation Blues
3. If Things Don't Change
4. King Of Mexico
5. Song Of Her Desire
6. Radio Waves
7. Heart Trouble
8. Under My Wing
9. Strange Kid
10. Fool's Paradise
11. Let It Go