Ex-Tulsa frontman's
impressive blend of indie, country and electronica. Plus that voice!
David Bowie may have
retired as recent reports suggest, but even his earliest music
continues to resonate with younger musicians, as is evident on
Freeclouds, the debut solo album from Carter Tanton. Its title
along with several of the tracks reference Wild Eyed Boy From
Freecloud, Bowie's ode to loneliness and disassociation that was
originally on the B-side of Space Oddity.
It's clear that Mr.
Tanton is a mighty fine singer, possessing a voice that the Chris
Martins of this world would give up their uniforms for. No need for
histrionics or show stopping tricks, just a reliance on the beauty of
its unique tone. His voice alone is reason enough to investigate this
record, released on the ever reliable Western Vinyl label. Factor in
the strength of the song-writing and it would be foolish not to check
it out. Over the course of ten songs, Tanton displays his knack for
writing tender tunes and lyrics in differing while maintaining his
own high standards throughout; from anthemic indie (Murderous Joy,
Horrorscope), spacey electronica (Fake Pretend) and nu-folk (Gauze Of
Song, Nylon), through to wistful country (Saturday). Reflective
without being maudlin, it's timing couldn't be better for anyone
wanting to escape forced Christmas cheer for a little wintry
introspection.
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