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Recorded at the legendary RAK Studios, Tom Webber takes another step up in his musical travels and more importantly, the musical depth and production that comes with recording at such a famous studio. If you though his earlier work was impressive this takes things to a whole new level.
‘Living For Us Both’ is a true story of Tom losing his brother from a young age. “If there’s a hell or there’s a heaven, that’s where we’re gonna meet I know, until that day in hell or heaven, I’m living for us both”. Despite the sad lyrical basis the music is uplifting – complete with brass – and highlights the soulful side of his singing.
His cover of the 1980 ‘Everybody’s Got To learn Sometime’ by The Korgis is an inspired choice, as the song suits him well as does duetting with Maya Lane, accompanied by producer Jonathan Quarmby. What a superb version it has to be said.
‘Snowbird’ was inspired as someone who moves from the Northern states of America to a warmer southern state in the winter. A new musical side as this was a real West Coast vibe to it, think Jackson Browne or Graham Nash. Assuming Maya Lane adds the dreamy, Fleetwood Mac approved backing harmonies.
The autobiographical ‘I Am What I Am’ rounds off the EP as Tom Webber explains who he is and how he is proud of it. Maybe a singer out of time, yet at the same time timeless in sound and delivery.
The boy from Didcot done good. Any artist needs that lucky break to go along with their natural talent and here’s hoping Tom Webber reaps the musical kudos and large fanbase his music deserves. ****1/2
Review by Jason Ritchie
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