Alan Pownall - True Love Stories
Record Label Mercury
Release Date 19/07/10
Link: Official Site
Buy: Amazon
Youâve got to feel sorry for the singer-songwriter, they always get put together in the same category despite sounding nothing a-like, only their gender in common (Florence, Winehouse, Little Boots). There has definitely been a greater surge from the females of recent years who seem happier to aim towards a more commercial market
Alan Pownall is the new kid on the block if you hadnât heard. The twenty-four year old Londoner is an ex-fashion student, who is well spoken and groomed enough to woo the girls, making him highly marketable. Having a friendship circle that consists of the major players in Londonâs bursting folk scene; Mumford & Sons, Jay Jay Pistolet and Noah & the Whale. Over he past couple of years he has been opening up for the likes of Adele, Marina & the Diamonds and Paloma Faith. Basically he is the ideal candidate for a major label to cash in on the latest trend.
True Love Storiesis more adventurous than one expected. Although there is an old fashion sound to it, it is more towards jazz than anything, but dig a little deeper to discover more influences. There are elements of 80âs pop, infectious lo-fi influences The Strokes and American West Coast vibes on this debut.
The Mercury released True Love Storiesopens with a chilled out âMore or Lessâ before kicking into the more upbeat sounding Clara with a feeling of a pop classic. Jazz influences are apparent in the more sombre âToo Many Holesâ and âLife Worth Livingâ whilst âThe Othersâ has a 1940âs feel to it. Debut single âChasing Timesâ highlights the Jack Johnson influences whilst giving the listener a feel for summer.
âDonât You Know Meâ is the stand-out track on the album with a delightful and celebratory feel to it, completed with a chorus to clap a long to. The second half of the album is a lot more downbeat than the opening tracks which helps his lyrics stand out. Expect him to take Paolo Nutiniâs crown for a bit. I hope this summery sounding album doesnât getting annoying as quick as the British summer goes.
Youâve got to feel sorry for the singer-songwriter, they always get put together in the same category despite sounding nothing a-like, only their gender in common (Florence, Winehouse, Little Boots). There has definitely been a greater surge from the females of recent years who seem happier to aim towards a more commercial market
Alan Pownall is the new kid on the block if you hadnât heard. The twenty-four year old Londoner is an ex-fashion student, who is well spoken and groomed enough to woo the girls, making him highly marketable. Having a friendship circle that consists of the major players in Londonâs bursting folk scene; Mumford & Sons, Jay Jay Pistolet and Noah & the Whale. Over he past couple of years he has been opening up for the likes of Adele, Marina & the Diamonds and Paloma Faith. Basically he is the ideal candidate for a major label to cash in on the latest trend.
True Love Storiesis more adventurous than one expected. Although there is an old fashion sound to it, it is more towards jazz than anything, but dig a little deeper to discover more influences. There are elements of 80âs pop, infectious lo-fi influences The Strokes and American West Coast vibes on this debut.
The Mercury released True Love Storiesopens with a chilled out âMore or Lessâ before kicking into the more upbeat sounding Clara with a feeling of a pop classic. Jazz influences are apparent in the more sombre âToo Many Holesâ and âLife Worth Livingâ whilst âThe Othersâ has a 1940âs feel to it. Debut single âChasing Timesâ highlights the Jack Johnson influences whilst giving the listener a feel for summer.
âDonât You Know Meâ is the stand-out track on the album with a delightful and celebratory feel to it, completed with a chorus to clap a long to. The second half of the album is a lot more downbeat than the opening tracks which helps his lyrics stand out. Expect him to take Paolo Nutiniâs crown for a bit. I hope this summery sounding album doesnât getting annoying as quick as the British summer goes.
