Deep Winter
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
The Minneapolis singer and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Abban isn’t easy to classify, but he songs are certainly easy to enjoy, where these 5 tracks span many ideas of his own brand of fusion.
“Winter” begins the listen with much warmth and atmosphere, where the rich textures emit a soulful and dreamy version of rock, and “Getting Over Me” follows with Abban’s diverse pipes complemented by animated guitar and stylish percussive sounds.
The middle track belongs to the acoustic guitar fueled “Truly Loved You”, where a stirring, romantic presence is appreciated, while “Judas” emits a powerful, R&B flavored EP highlight. The final track, “Man”, is quite intimate, where the falsetto singing leads into a cinematic, artistic finish.
An artist that straddles pop, indie and rock with influences that are particularly rhythmic and melodic, Abban is yet another exciting and creative figure from the Twin Cities scene that deserves much attention.
Travels well with: Jojo Green- The Summer Tree; Lake Street Dive- Free Yourself Up