Make It Happen/Cry
Big AC, 2024
8/10
A London outfit with an affinity for modern soul sounds, Wonder 45 bring us 2 songs with plenty of old school flavor.
“Make It Happen” gets the listen off to an energetic start, where Chris Nickolls’ lively drums and Ross Ewart’s animated guitar complement Paul Jordanous, Matthew Mcnaughton and Tom White’s bright brass and Gav Conder’s expressive pipes for the funk filled climate.
On the flipside, “Cry” lands in balladry, and showcases Jessica Greenfield’s intimate singing amid Steve Pringle’s agile keys, Holley Gray’s well timed glockenspiel and Mark Claydon’s dreamy percussion which emits beauty and emotion.
Both of these songs are from their debut album, Wonderland, and will certainly appeal to fans of contemporary soul, funk and R&B.
Travels well with: Nick Corbin- Sweetest Escape/Too Much Time; Nick Corbin & The Hang Ups- Feelin’ Kinda Lucky/Time Alone