Brighter Day
Roll n Soul, 2025
8/10
The Minneapolis artist Taylor Robert has an impressive resume, and this solo effort was penned following a divorce and offers a forthright peek at his ‘Roll N Soul’ sound.
The warm keys and soulful pipes of the title track opens, where Robert hits some high notes amid much grace, and “Around Here” follows with cozy keys and personal storytelling that’s heartfelt.
At the halfway point, “Good Love” recruits Hammond B3 and Jay Corkran’s fluid drumming that’s got some grooves, while “Only Love” offers meticulous, rootsy ideas that welcome well timed backing vocals and much power.
Deeper yet, “Long Time Comin’”places Dario Perkins on vocals alongside the dreamy and lush album highlight, and “Jeep Truck” exits with spoken word and a frisky mood that benefits from Dan Neale’s upbeat guitar and Joe Savage’s spirited harmonica.
Robert’s vision spans many emotions and genres, and in the process of restarting his life he penned these relatable and easily enjoyable tunes.
Travels well with: The Scarlet Goodbye- El Camino Adios; December Friend- In A Warm Way