Our Way
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
The debut from the husband and wife duo LoveSeat, the 8 tracks touch on folk, rock, country and bluegrass, where JJ and Bill Passalacqua’s inimitable talents are present in spades.
Bill’s expressive pipes start the listen with “The Old Me”, where soft guitar welcomes accordion, and “Our Way Instead” follows with a warm duet that uses spirited harmonica amid the cozy acoustic guitar.
“Kiss Me” and “Hard To Believe” land in the middle. The former is a melodic folk moment of pretty songwriting and vivid storytelling, while the latter is a frisky moment that use Bill’s smooth pipes alongside crisp drumming and flowing guitars.
Residing close to the end, “Time Stand Still” focuses on JJ’s pretty voice and dreamy guitar, and “In These Shoes” exits with an upbeat and dance floor ready finish of cultured songwriting and spice.
A really diverse first effort that can waltz, get stripped down and heartfelt and also get your body moving, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Travels well with: Annie Stokes- Ghostwriter; C. Daniel Boling- It Matters