Vibes For Miles
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
The guitarist and singer-songwriter Scott Waters returns with his sophomore album, where his throwback nods come with forthright lyrics and no shortage of agile melodies.
“Love Is Gonna Find You” opens the listen with soaring guitar alongside Waters’ bright and warm vocals in a very heartfelt introduction, and “Anything She Wants” follows with a charming and pop influenced display that’s not lacking playful harmonies.
Elsewhere, “We Don’t Talk Anymore” flows with plenty of blues nods, while “The Other Side” flirts with retro folk-rock in a very clever and busy delivery. “Mile High Lucy And Her Rainbow Shine” then resides firmly in the ‘60s with its crisp drumming, dreamy guitars and anthemic singing.
“Spaceships And Soda” arrives near the end and displays firm piano and sturdy melodies, and “Whiskey Nights” exits the listen with a duet that’s saxophone friendly and poetic amid much beauty.
Waters is diverse enough to bring cello, slide guitar and brass into his formula, as each track here brings new surprises and stands out on its own as radio ready in any decade since the ‘60s.
Travels well with: Damon Mitchell- Like You’re In A Dream; Brad Byrd- Where Were You When The World Stopped?