From The Start
Gypsy Soul, 2024
8/10
A youngster with the spirt of an old soul, this debut album from Marcus Trummer meshes blues, soul and rock into a very contemporary formula that might bring to mind Al Green or Marcus King.
The warm mood of “Holding Out For You” starts with cozy keys and thumping drums that suit Trummer’s expressive pipes, and “Let You Down” follows with fluid guitar playing and Andrew Moljgun’s well timed sax.
Landing in the middle, Miles Evans-Branagh’s atmospheric keys align with Trummer’s powerful pipes via the heartfelt “The Only Thing”, while the title track benefits from Adam Cannon’s agile drumming amid Tom Moffett’s lively trumpet bouts.
“Ready To Go” and “Let The Devil Win” exit the listen. The formers comes with retro grooves that are thoughtful and timeless, and the latter finishes with a louder appeal that’s both raw and flowing with grit and melody, plus Nicky Lawrence’s soothing backing vocals.
An excellent starting point for a talent we’ll all be hearing more about in the future, Trummer’s already picked up awards in Canada, and his inspiration from the ‘60s and ‘70s won’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Travels well with: Jovin Webb- Drifter; Quinn Sullivan- Wide Awake