Drifter
Blind Pig, 2024
9/10
The debut from the American Idol star Jovin Webb, the 12 songs here balance rowdy moments with plenty of gripping balladry, too.
“Bottom Of A Bottle” gets the listen off to a soulful, bluesy start, where Jovin’s powerful pipes are met with thick drums, and “Save Me” follows with spirited guitar lines amid a calmer mood of grit and beauty.
Moving into the middle, the wild and piano driven rocker “Wig On Wrong” unfolds with a contagious energy, while “Blues For A Reason” benefits much from the sturdy rhythm section that suits Webb’s soaring pipes via the emotive performance.
Close to the end, “It’s The Hawk” uses lively keys and animated guitars and drums that complement the anthemic quality, and “Born Under A Bad Sign” exits with some gospel nods buried into the timeless blues rock.
Webb excels in both slow burning climates as well as Southern rock landscapes, and this debut will certainly gain him plenty of new fans thanks to his authentic and memorable artistry.
Travels well with: Robert Jon & The Wreck- Red Moon Rising; Joanne Shaw Taylor- Heavy Soul