Sidereal Days (Day 1)
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
Listen to Sidereal Days (Day 1)
The New York singer-songwriter, Bill Scorzari, never disappoints, and this 5th album sees him playing guitar and piano across 10 sincere songs that draw parallels to Cash, Springsteen and Cohen.
The graceful guitar and warm piano of “All This Time” starts with Chelsea McGough’s lovely cello amid Scorzari’s gravely voice, and “And Carries Me Away” follows with Eamon McLoughlin’s stirring violin adding much beauty to the poetic delivery.
Halfway through, the crisp “Can’t Break This Fall” benefits from Michael Rinne’s electric bass and Cindy Richardson Walker’s soulful backing vocals, while “End Game” is a dreamy moment via Juan Solorzano’s hazy pedal steel and spoken word that segues into melodic singing.
Close to the end, “Grace” welcomes Marie Lewey’s soft backing vocals to the intimate and moving album highlight that uses Scorzari’s keys sublimely, and “Breathe” exits with Joshua Britt’s strategic mandolin and Brad Talley’s skilled dobro surrounding to the emotive singing that’s wise and enlightening.
Scorzari’s voice is gruffly charming and his songs relatable and timeless. His poetic appeal and personal wordplay is illuminated by an excellent cast for another authentic and engaging album.
Travels well with: Bill Scorzari- The Crosswinds Of Kansas; Greg Copeland- Empire State