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LP Review: Guy North-Retreat

Words by Anselm Anderson


English singer/songwriter/guitarist Guy North is due to release his much-anticipated debut release Retreat today (August 30th).


The musician North, who originates from Wakefield in Northern England, incorporates a mix of blues and country music in his sound. He draws inspiration from a wide range of artists, including blues legend John Lee Hooker and folk singer Cat Stevens. 


Retreat, an album featuring several tracks from North's "One Song a Week" video blog, showcases his talent for acoustic instrumentation and poetic lyricism. North is also a member of The Thomas Wilby Band. 


Throughout the album's 10 tracks, North weaves together beautiful and uplifting melodies. The alt-country ballad "A Night Out" sets the tone with its simple strumming and powerful vocals. This leads to the feel-good anthem "I Have a Friend," which features a catchy chorus and pop influences. This track is sure to resonate with listeners and evoke strong emotions.


Despite this, North is still exploring his soft and warm vocal melodies in his soulful track "Smallest Things" and his folk-inspired track "Lady Luck", which is reminiscent of artists like Mumford & Sons and Paul Simon. His simple songwriting structure effectively touches the sensitive side of his audience.

The album continues to take the listener on a journey of self-discovery and awe on tracks like "Dust on the Breeze" " "Everything Comes Easy" and "Whispering Trees". And finally, "Fire That Burns" completes recordings. The track's uplifting burst of blues and country features fellow artists Stuart Brennan and Gavin Thomas.

Overall, Guy North treats new listeners to 45 minutes of raw, emotional folk, blues and country which will please fans of Tom Petty and Bob Dylan.

Rating: 4/5


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