Released by: Louisiana Red Hot Records/Hemifran
Release date: 23 June 2015
Genre: Americana, Roots
Links: kevinsekhani.com , Facebook
Lineup:
Kevin Sekhani
Jim McGee
Jonathan Herron
Gary Newman
Walter Pierce
Blake Simon
Jesse Reaux
Tim Veillon
Track Listing:
01. Day Ain’t Done
02. Carol Ann
03. Jimmy
04. Wrong Direction
05. Oilfield Tan
06. Jump Right Back
07. Ballad of a Lonely Clown
08. The Higher I Get
09. Walk Away From Me
10. Burial Ground
11. The Kiss
12. Sumner Street
We have a fantastic singer called Kevin Sekhani who delivers his debut CD entitled: “Day Ain’t Done”. However, this Austin based musician has already done a lot in the past, including being a member of the successful band “The Mercy Brothers”. However, he is now concentrating on his solo career and I must say that this does sound like one of the better true Americana Roots Rock and Roll records of 2015. Kevin has got a terrific voice in the classic tradition of John Cougar Mellencamp, the Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson and Silver Condor legend Joe Cerisano. While also musically tapping out of that style, fitting somewhere between those acts. The songs are melodic and very catchy, easy to sing-a-long and featuring those excellent vocals from Kevin. Although Americana and Roots Rock, along with heartland rock is combined with traditional instruments that make it sound a little folksy. There are clear early 1980’s Pop Rock/AOR influences to be heard that can be compared to Silver Condor. Highlights are “The Higher I Get”, “Walk Away From Me”, “Summer Street” and “Burial Ground”. This surprisingly great record is a gem not to be missed!
Written by: Gabor Kleinbloesem
Ratings: Gabor 9/10
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