Between Hello & Goodbye
Sheen Of Heat, 2023
8/10
Listen to Between Hello & Goodbye
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Greg Greenway continues his globally embraceable song craft with this 10th solo album that thematically surrounds personal and social issues.
“Hello Hello Hello” begins the listen with warm piano, drums, bass and, of course, Greenway’s diverse voice, and “Big Wide World” follows with a powerful, gospel influence that makes great use of slide and electric guitar.
In the middle, the romantic “Saving The Best For Last” uses cozy guitar and Greenway’s expressive pipes to emit much charm, while the dark tango spirit of “Another Day” recruits ukulele to a very insightful, cultured moment.
Near to the end, the bouncy and wise “Get Out Of The Left Lane” sends an important message to certain drivers, and “I’ll Call That Love” exits with solo piano piece that’s emotional, timeless and stirring.
Greenway might best be known as a founding member of the folk trio Brother Sun, and his records on his own continue that timeless approach, as evidenced by this memorable effort that’s populated by Reggie Harris (vocals), Pat Wictor (guitar, vocals), Chico Huff (bass), Matt Scarano (drums), Boaz (harmonica) and Austin Woodlin (Hammond B3).
Travels well with: Tim Grimm- The Little In-Between; Jason Lang- Handled With Care