Fly
B-12, 2020
8/10
A Canadian singer-songwriter who approaches his craft from a very soulful place, Sebastien Lacombe’s Fly uses bits of country, Americana, folk and pop in his genuine formula, where each song radiates in its own light.
Lacombe starts the listen with the gentle acoustic strumming of “Gold In Your Soul”, as his soft, breathy vocals enter the poetic storytelling where light drums and dreamy guitar set the mood well, and “So You Say” follows with a timeless, warm folk tune that’s certainly not short on beauty.
Close to the middle, “Mr Suicide Man” isn’t as ominous as it the title implies, as a retro quality unfolds with a cautious, rhythmic appeal, while “Every Man Needs Loving” benefits from sparse but effective keys and the pretty female vocals make quite an impression, too. “My Thousand Dollar Car”, one of the best tunes present, then finds itself in mature pop territory, where Lacombe’s distinct vocals really highlight his universally embraceable song craft.
“Rise” and “I Am Who I Am” round out the album, as the former is a fuller display of radio friendly songwriting with much attention to detail, and the latter finishes with an emotive and gritty exit that’s still tuneful in its rawness.
An album about the universal idea of freedom, Lacombe has a history in the theater and is clearly making his mark in his home country as a singer-songwriter. With albums as memorable as this, it won’t be long until he’s globally recognized for his creative vision.
Travels well with: The Respectables- The Power Of Rock’n’Roll; The Trews- Civilianaires