Another End Of A Year
Nine Athens, 2022
8/10
Listen to Another End Of A Year
A singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine who is equal parts poet, storyteller and entertainer, Connor Garvey makes quite an impression with these 11 tracks that employ much emotion, plenty of melody and admirably rich song craft.
The very warm and introspective “The Boat” starts the listen with a hazy folk feel that makes great use of gorgeous vocal harmonies, and “Break The Cage” follows with more emphasis on percussion as soulful moments enter the bright storytelling.
The title track lands in the middle and presents a dreamy landscape of reflective lyrics amid glowing pedal steel and expressive singing, while “Lock Me Away” is very poetic, intimate and with some retro soft-rock nods in attendance, too.
Nearing the end, “The Song” meshes folk and pop with very charming piano, and “Shine, Shine, Shine” exits the listen with Garvery’s smooth and flawless pipes amid soft guitar and bare drumming.
This is Garvey’s 8th release, and it’s really no surprise he’s picked up plenty of awards and become a regular festival performer. He even teaches songwriting at one of the most noted song schools, and he sure does know his way around a timeless and memorable tune you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Edie Carey- The Veil; Peter Donovan- This Better Be Good