Sundowner

In these dark and challenging times that are shattering society’s current norms, who hasn’t dreamed, if only for a moment, of escaping beyond the walls around us to let in a deep sense of warmth and togetherness?

Admit it, it’s a tempting proposition. Though a risky one when our freedom is being put to the test as it is today. Yet a solution exists, and Kevin Morby brings it (and carries you away) with his radiant latest album, Sundowner.

Spontaneity, sincerity, and hyper-productivity — these are just a few words that beautifully describe this modern-day hero, who never ceases to amaze us with every new release. After spending a few years in bands like Woods and The Babies, the artist officially launched an incredible solo career in 2013, which has since continuously showcased his explosive talents as a composer and songwriter to the general public.

Following in the footsteps of B. Dylan or J. Cash, Kevin Morby draws his influences from an indie folk that is as sincere as it is seductive, with a gift for captivating any audience. Thanks to this musical uniqueness, the artist has established himself as a pioneer in his genre through rich and eclectic albums like Harlem River, Still Life, or the acclaimed City Music.

For this latest opus, it is within the isolated atmosphere of the first lockdown that the Missouri prodigy delivers ten solemn and luminous tracks, bringing back to life the joyful adventures of our deeply missed travels.

As an opening, “Valley” plunges you into a desert crossing where nature gradually reclaims its rights. Once night falls, you will warm your freezing hands around a crackling fire with “Campfire,” before jumping at daybreak into a train car that will carry you away to ever-new lands with “Wonder.”

If this review has awakened the adventurer sleeping inside you, then you know what’s left to do: close your eyes, open your ears, and let your senses carry you toward new horizons!