Echoes Of Tomorrow
UMP, 2025
8/10
The New Hampshire multi-instrumentalist Randy Armstrong returns with a personal, instrumental album that spans a variety of genres with his guitar prowess front and center.
The warm and flowing “Choosing Love” opens with meticulous guitar and José Duque’s attentive drums instilling wonder and awe, and “Courage” follows with playful drumming and radiant guitar that’s got plenty of color.
Halfway through, “Compassion” tugs on the heartstrings via the expressive guitar and soft drumming, while “Together” emits bright textures and playful dynamics.
Moving close to the end, “Ode To Sibelius” is strong on mood thanks to the intimate guitar and cinematic gestures, and “Born In Appalachia” has Armstrong playing sitar across the cultured finish.
An eclectic outing that touches on New Age, jazz, World Music, Americana and folk, Armstrong pens an enlightening effort that is fleshed out flawlessly.
Travels well with: Euphoria Station- Smoking Gun; MOTU- Awareness Or Illusion