Album review: LUKE MORLEY – Walking On Water

Website [Release date 01.08.25]

Thunder guitarist Luke Morley has been a busy chap whilst Thunder remains on hiatus as frontman Danny Bowes continues his recovery from a stroke in 2022. Morley returned to his solo career with his second solo album, 2023’s ‘Songs From The Blue Room’. GRTR!’s Andy Nathan was a fan of said album commenting in his review – “…mellow and beguiling…demonstrates a totally different string to Luke Morley’s bow and comes highly recommended as the perfect easy listening for the summer’s hot days.”

Morley has also been helping Spike and the Quireboys, both in the studio and on the road. Amazing how Luke Morley found enough time to record this, his third solo album. Joining Morley, who handles vocals, guitars & bass, are Sam Tanner on keyboards, drummer Rhys Morgan and backing vocalists Carly Greene and Julie Maguire (who have both appeared on Thunder albums).

Plenty to enjoy on the album, from the rocking good title track (released as the lead track off the album) through to ‘Natural High’, an instant hit on the listener’s ears. However, the album’s strength lies in its variety, with the laidback country feel of ‘Texas’ a real treat. Shades of the Faces in the music, especially in the keys and guitar.

‘Snakeskin Parachute’ is a beauty! Little bit Thunder, little bit Southside Johnny and a whole lotta fun! The other rebel rouser on here comes in the shape of glam stomper ‘Bullets’. The keys riff and pounding drums add greatly to the song.

Listening to ‘Forever and Again’ I kept expecting the chorus from ‘My Way’. A decent ballad though and again, adds nicely to the album’s variety and flow. ‘Don’t You Cry Now’ wins the album’s ballad award, simply because of the wistful and melodious playing of Luke Morley.

Luke Morley is once again on fine form on his latest album, one which fans of his previous albums, Thunder and anyone who enjoys a well-played & produced album will love. ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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