Impossible Man
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
A Texas native who now calls New Hampshire home, Todd Hearon has produced an impressive body of work in the area of Americana, and that continues to these 11 songs that welcome Don Dixon, Rob Ladd, Sam Wilson and Peter Holsapple.
The cozy “Deadman’s Cove” starts the listen with Hearon’s deep voice amid Wilson’s warm pedal steel and Ladd’s agile drumming, and “A Dark Place” follows with Hearon’s emotive acoustic guitar and much attention to mood, where the vivid storytelling lends itself to mystery.
Halfway though, “Guillotine” benefits much from Dixon’s skilled bass and a hint of ruggedness, while “Adeleine” allows Holsapple’s sophisticated keys to add much grace and depth to the album highlight.
Close to the end, “Looking For A Friend” is a rich and melodic moment of smooth and charming roots rock, and the title track exits with Holsapple’s accordion present for the layered and powerful finish to a very well thought out record.
A super effort that focuses on classic and modern Americana and rock, there’s also bits of country, fok and indie-rock to be enjoyed, too.
Travels well with: Todd Hearon- Yodelady; Ross Cooper- Lightning Heart