Inner Shibori
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
The veteran musician Jesse Correll returns with his 4th album and his 2nd after a 15 year break from music, and he’s got a large bag of influences that illustrates his diverse skill set and strong attention to songwriting.
“Go Deeper” starts the listen with a very warm spirit of retro soft-rock and gospel nods, where Correll’s expressive singing guides the very soulful climate, and “One More Time” follows with frisky drumming and spirited guitar as a cozy rhythm unfolds with grace.
Further on, the intimate “Backyard Thursday” displays a very poetic appeal in a dreamy landscape, while “Fetch The Water” continues the mature song craft with atmosphere and emotive singing. “Dusty Sweetness”, one of the album’s best, then showcases elegant piano alongside brushed drums and a nearly lounge feel.
Moving towards the end, the jazz influenced “Slow Accepting” burns slow amid the very cautious delivery, and “Worst Of Both Worlds” exits the listen upbeat, textured playfully and with powerful guitar work and world music sensibilities.
It’s not hard to think of names like Ray LaMontagne, Andy Shauf or Jacob Collier when listening to Inner Shibori, and Correll’s strong lyrical imagery and very mature vision make for a meshing of R&B, folk, Americana and soul you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Ben Cosgrove- The Trouble With Wilderness; Ryanhood- Under The Leaves