February 2006
by Kara Ogushi
Steve Reynolds' a breath of fresh air for music
Soulful and eclectic are two words that define Steve Reynolds' brand new album, "Exile." From the minute the first song begins, the gentle strumming of his guitar invokes images of simpler days, before the pressures of life took over.
Reynolds' music has a rare quality many other artists are lacking: he has produced an album that can be listened to until the end. His songs blend so well into one another that you can turn his album on and just sit back and enjoy.
His music flows from sounding folksy with songs such as "Forsaken" and "Market Fool" to a more modern sound with "Happy" and "Painter and Son." He covers the themes of love, lost loves, redemption and having run-ins with the law.
Reynolds describes his music in the January 2006 issue of Amplifier magazine by saying, "I like to bring the messiness of life into my performances and my writing. But," he adds, "I have a hell of a time describing what I do."
However, this is what makes it a great CD to relax to, but it also doesn't allow any particular song to stand out. Reynolds' voice has a soft, rock-like tone that makes me think of Bryan Adams when he sings. Reynolds wrote all the songs that were featured on the album. |
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