Broken Record
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
The JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Don Amero treats us to 6 songs of his heartfelt and relatable craft and country spirited vision.
The warm “What Were You Thinking” starts with Amero’s soft voice alongside gentle keys and cozy guitar, and “Break The Glass” follows with thumping drums and attention to mood via the poetic storytelling and powerful singing.
The middle tracks belong to “Spare Change” and “Tangled”. The former uses fluid banjo alongside Amero’s touching voice, while the latter is a pretty and intimate moment thanks to the gentle acoustic guitar and flawless signing. The last track, “I Just Want To Talk”, employs strings, keys and Amero’s gripping voice with plenty of emotion.
A lush, harmonic and rootsy effort, Amero is joined by cellist Gideon Klein; guitarist/Dobro player Sam Hunter; bassist John Dymond; drummer/percussionist Gary Craig; Joe Ernewein on pedal steel; string arranger Drew Jurecka; and keyboardist/producer Douglas Romanow. Together, they make for a timeless and touching effort.
Travels well with: Mark Schirmacher- Losing Things; Domenic Cicala- As Good As It Gets