Everything At Once
Outside In, 2021
8/10
A man with many talents, the singer, songwriter, trumpeter and producer Tony Glausi steps into the role of bandleader here, and he’s got plenty of esteemed help with him to flesh out the pop fueled jams that are superbly produced across Everything At Once.
Glausi starts the listen with the playful keys and soulful backing vocals of “I Could Fall In Love”, as Charlemagne the Goddess contributes to the warm and beat heavy opener with her hip-hop prowess, and “Backseat Bump” follows with a busy display of incredible brass mixed with a very modern version of electro-pop that’s made for the club.
Elsewhere, “Lot Of Enough” recruits Luca Max for the dance friendly meets jazz fueled climate, while “Is Anybody Fkn Listening” welcomes Max Milner’s vocals into the festive execution of loud, dynamic musicianship. “The Ominous Blue”, one of the album’s best, then enters R&B territory, where Braxton Cook leaves an indelible mark with his proficient saxophone.
“You’ll Never Know” lands near the end and showcases Elysse’s stunning vocals amid the atmospheric keys and calm percussion, and “Meant To Be” exits the listen with a dreamy landscape of breathy singing, strategic brass and a soothing finish to a very adventurous listen.
A record that unfolds like a mixtape, each track here offers new surprises, and the entire affair carries a cinematic approach that certainly retains Glausi’s jazz roots, but explores plenty of other textures with much fluidity alongside an infectious energy.
Travels well with: Braxton Cook- No Doubt; R+R= Now- Collagically Speaking