Words by Anselm Anderson
Nice Mind Records presents a pleasant treat from North-East singer/songwriter Chris Riley- lead singer of The False Poets- with 'Making Waves', the first track taken from his upcoming solo album, entitled Echoes in the Gloaming, which is due out this summer.
The track has nice acoustics and deft touches on the guitar, making it an easy-listening folk song for the summer. I have previously reviewed the past couple of albums for The False Poets, but Riley reverts to a laid-back approach.
The introductory slide guitar merged with delicate fingerpicking, creates a rhythmic cascade reminiscent of undulating waves. Riley's warm and welcoming voice sweeps across the music like a surfer riding the sea waves. The production helps elevate the sound like the listener is sitting next to the musician performing the track. Each note strummed is crystal clear and allows the listener to get lost in the track.
Chris Riley has released a couple of other tracks to accompany the release. 'Peggy Gordon' is a traditional folk song. The song is similar in tone and emotion with Riley singing an ode to a lost love. The singer can write compelling and sensitive tracks to tug at the heartstrings. The last track is 'Wild Mountain Thyme', another example of how Britain still has strong singer/songwriters to keep the folk revival going. I am excited about this upcoming album because it sounds like Riley has separated his own music from The False Poets. I have written a few reviews for the band, which usually focuses more on 60/70's rock sound. Riley has given himself the freedom to write his own music with a special touch.
Click below to listen to 'Making Waves' on Bandcamp.
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