Love Runs Through
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
The Tulsa, Oklahoma singer-songwriter Parker Ferrell pens a diverse debut solo album, where jazz, rock, and world music are all in attendance for the 7 rich songs.
“To Deserve You” begins the listen with very warm guitar playing and precise drumming from Michael Frost in the dreamy Americana, and the title track follows with Suzi Land’s very poetic vocals adding much beauty to the hushed, folk song craft.
Deeper into the listen, Zach Hardin’s thick bass is much appreciated alongside Andrew Bair’s eloquent piano for the vivid storytelling of “To All The Friends I’ve Known”, while “The Wright Flyer” showcases Matt Magerkurth’s sublime cello in the very intimate album highlight.
The final 2 tracks continue the thoughtful formula, where “Lauren Kimberly” makes great use of Ferrell’s acoustic guitar amid the twinkling keys, and “Unlikely Love” exits with Ken Pomeroy’s vocals complementing the firm guitar and group voices of the harmonic, powerful finish.
At just 36, Ferrell is certainly an old soul, and his tremendous amount of sincerity and strong attention to detail make for an excellent first album.
Travels well with: Ryan Traster- Low Mirada; Christopher Lockett- At The Station