Album review: CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND – Corner Green

Cosmic Harmony Records (2012) www.cosmicharmony.co.uk

Christopher Holland has been a member of his brother Jools’ Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for many years, plus he’s worked with Squeeze, Green On Red and Chris Difford (who co-wrote one song on the album) amongst others. At twenty six songs this is a real labour of love, although eleven songs are classed as demos but listening to them they sound like the finished article!

Christopher Holland has a very melodious voice that really comes alive on the slower, more emotive songs like ‘Mother’s Song’ and the simply wonderful ‘Afterglow’, with its choral intro. It can wander into MOR territory for my own tastes like on ‘Funny Feeling’ but then the Supertramp feel of ‘Under Her Smile’ gets the old feet tapping. Opener ‘Everything’s Clear’ has already had radio airplay and with its George Harrison feel/sound its easier to see why (mind you I’d personally release ‘Funny Feeling’ next – perfect summery pop).

The playing is top notch as you’d expect with Christopher Holland handling most of the instruments along with Ron Box who adds guitars, bass, keys and err bugle, along with helping produce the album. The Beachboys cover ‘Funky Pretty’ is worth getting the album for just to hear how they replicate the trademark Beachboys sound and add a distinct British take.

An enjoyable listen and plenty to enjoy. ****

Jason Ritchie

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