One Of Them
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The Liverpool singer-songwriter John Witherspoon returns with a 3rd album, where his always intriguing introspective wordplay and indie-rock template makes for well deserved comparisons to Dylan, Cohen and Simon.
“True Love” starts the listen with much warmth and synthetic drumming, as Witherspoon’s inimitable pipes guide the emotive landscape, and “You’re Alright” follows with upbeat mood of punchy drumming and flowing vocals via a scrappy delivery.
Getting closer to the middle, “All My Venom” explores a turbulent relationship amid colorful melodies and well timed keys, while “End Of The Line Again” is a dreamy and heartfelt moment of thoughtful lyrics and timeless instrumentation.
Near the end, the folk friendly strumming of “Sebastian” is a bare moment of organic beauty, and “My Baby” finishes with Jesse Elgen’s strategic bass amid the harmonic textures of the breezy exit.
Witherspoon’s music is nothing if not thoughtful, and it’s pretty safe you’re going to be a fan if bands like Coldplay, Oasis or The Strokes are in your rotation.
Travels well with: Alffa- O’r Lludw/From Ashes; Sofia Härdig- Lighthouse Of Glass