Barry Allen
In The Shade
Friday 5th of March 2010
Barry Allen kicks off his promo with the complimentary (and suggestive) 'Down There', which might be mistaken for an overtly sexual song - except I'm far too innocent to understand why.
This is an up-tempo song with a plaintive and innocent vocal, which is a stark contrast to what the lyrics suggest. This is art-house melodrama with knobs on.
'Ridicule' demonstrates Barry's choir-credentials as he angelically delivers the melody. The lyrics are a bit more "single entendre" this time around, telling the story of a downtrodden man.
Allen is an unusual offering; a voice raised in the aisles with a song-writing style that's far more honest and earthly. This kind of music is never going to burst through the mainstream, but those who enjoy the more eclectic sounds it's certainly a prospect.
Author: Steve
Label: Self-Released
Found in: Record Reviews
Official Rating
We rated this record 2.5 out of 5.