Everything Comes True
Sonic Unyon, 2019
8/10
Listen to Everything Comes True
The Canadian troubadour Sam Weber returns with his 3rd album, and his song craft sounds even more intimate, well thought out and skilled than his previous work, which, if you’ve heard his earlier work, is saying much about this impressive talent.
The title track starts the album with graceful keys as Weber’s soulful voice guides the elegant, slow burning tune that builds into a warm Americana setting, and “It’s All Happening” follows with a dense beat and lively atmosphere of spirited indie-rock.
In the middle, “Avenir” recruits tuneful backing vocals on the simmering balladry where shuffling percussion adds much to the mood, while “Mendocino” showcases Weber’s strong guitar prowess on the pedal steel friendly, folky standout.
Near the end, “Promise Of The Road” delivers breezy melodies amid the introspective track, and “No” ends the listen with percussion to complement the rhythmic exit where eloquent storytelling unfolds with calculated, timeless musicianship.
Even though it’s his most personal recording to date, Weber had much help fleshing out these tunes, as session players associated with Jenny Lewis, Norah Jones and Vampire Weekend, among others, helped illuminate the bluesy, rootsy and even retro-vision of this career highlight.
Travels well with: Katie Toupin- Magnetic Moves; The Building- Petra