Kevin Armstrong

Band: Kevin Armstrong
Label: Wishing Tree Records
Title: Run

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Band:Kevin Armstrong
Title:Run
Reviewed By:Lisa Torem
Date Published:14/05/2019

Label:Wishing Tree Records
Format:CD
Release Year:2019
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Kevin Armstrong is a talented British guitarist/songwriter whose musical partnerships have been largely associated with the likes of Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Morrissey and Iggy Pop, for whom he has recently served as musical director.

Although he has consistently been held in high-esteem as a guitarist, on ‘Run,’his much-awaited, solo album, he has proved his mettle as a solid songwriter, producer and arranger. Three of the songs: the self-titled theme song, plus ‘Where Does All The Time Go’ and ‘Outside’ were co-writes with Bowie and embellished by Armstrong with his seductive croon and distinctive instrumental thrusts. While five are co-writes or covers, six are solid Armstrong originals on which he not only tackles tough themes but impresses with technical truculence.

‘Leucocytes of Love’ is a dazzling display of such skill. ‘On Beachy Head’ is a deeply personal memorial to a dear, lost friend. Armstrong does not stand on ceremony when singing the bittersweet refrain.‘Clean’ is another passionate number, straight from the heart.

‘The Way of All Flesh’features Armstrong on slide, one of his greatest talents. This song also has a rootsy, instrumental component. The romantic lyrics coupled with Armstrong’s delightful falsetto make it a definite winner.

‘Dog Ate My Giro’ is also an intoxicating accomplishment. Armstrong’s voice is grounded in sincerity. The finger-style accompaniment and lush outro are nothing short of heavenly.

‘He Knows I’d Love to See Him’ may come to mind as a contagious Morrissey cover, but Armstrong makes it his very own. Along those same lines, his co-write with Morrissey‘Oh Phony’is infused with their collective energies. Guest artists such as saxophonist Terry Edwards and guitarist Paul Cuddeford add their illustrious touches to ‘Run,’ but this is indeed a Kevin Armstrong masterpiece, in which his demonstrative voice, selective riffs and persuasive use of effects exceed expectations.

‘Feel This Jones’ has a tremendous build, over which Armstrong’s dreamy voice sizzles. ‘Run’ is a dynamite album, well-worth the wait.

Track Listing:

01) Run
02) Where Does the Time Go
03) Dog Ate My Giro
04) Leucocytes of Love
05) The Way of All Flesh
06) On Beachy Head
07) Feel This Jones
08) He Knows I'd Love to See Him
09) Clean
10) Outside
11) Oh Phony

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