Four
Slammin Media, 2023
8/10
The Canadian blues and roots singer-songwriter David Deacon brings his rugged yet timeless approach to 10 songs that span a variety of emotions.
“No Never Mind” opens the listen with Deacon’s raw voice that sings and talks amid the frisky drums and lively keys, and “Arc Of Life” follows with a calmer pace of intimate, rootsy ideas that welcome warm guitar alongside Deacon’s poetic singing.
Halfway through, the soulful and emotive “Poetry” emits dreamy backing vocals, while “Only In Her Dreams” showcases breezy acoustic strumming and cozy drumming to the album’s best.
Close to the end, the gruff “Hard Time” is a bit more dense, as Deacon’s bright storytelling illuminates bluesy hints, and “Waving Free” exits with the playful bass and animated drums being complemented by the wise singing.
Deacon brings an old school flavor to his craft, and it’s not hard to think of legends like Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen or Marc Knopfler when listening to these heartfelt and sincere songs.
Travels well with: Eric Bibb- Riding’; Marc Jordan- Waiting For The Sun To Rise