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Independent Rock Album Review: Chris Riley- Echoes In the Gloaming


 Words by Anselm Anderson


Last month, British singer/songwriter Chris Riley released his sophomore solo album Echoes in a Gloaming via Nice Mind Records.

'Echoes in the Gloaming' is the follow-up to 2020's Cestrian, Echoes It is an eclectic collection of thirteen personal tracks based on Riley's experiences and inner thoughts. The blend of 60's-inspired pop intersperses with folk ballads and instrumental tracks to create a heartwarming album for these winter months.

Rambling Man's Reviews has previously featured Chris Riley in his other bands, The False Poets and The Support Band, which focus more on folk and atmospheric material. Riley wrote and recorded most of the tracks here, which gives the album an intimate appeal, through acoustic and electric guitar.
The variety of tracks kicks off with the 60's jingly pop of "Kicking On", followed by softer ballads like "Fine Day" and "Another You", which set the tone through visceral storytelling and simply strummed acoustic tracks.

One notable track, "The Ballad of Joe Riley," serves as a heartfelt tribute to Riley's grandfather, presented in a traditional folk style. Additionally, there are some psychedelic instrumental pieces such as "For a Few Quavers More" and "Headlong." Riley also experiments with the blues on the deeply personal "You Won't Make a Fool Out of Me" before wrapping up with the enchanting "In the Haze"


Chris Riley brings an innocent charm to "Echoes in the Gloaming" with his soft, endearing vocals, complemented by a simple strumming and fingerpicking style, which creates an intimate atmosphere for this collection of beautiful songs.

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