Instant Album Review: Paul Turner

A couple of months ago I got an advance copy of Paul Turner's debut Clear Blue. Despite my best intentions, it's taken me all this time to give the album a complete listen. So here I am, less than two weeks from the release date, finally giving it an instant review. (The album will be released on October 21, 2008.)

Turner, an Australian singer-songwriter, has crafted a hauntingly beautiful album. The album features strong lyrical content from Turner which is matched with a combination of well, but not overly, produced accompaniment. Several songs, including "Come With Me" and "Love Meteorite" provide feature a lush musical backdrop that includes a a string arrangements, with "Carcassonne" adding a recorder for additional depth.

Clear Blue is a must listen for anyone who favors singer-songwriters with pop sensibility.

Turner will be playing select East Coast dates in the end of October, with several shows scheduled on the West Cost for early November. For more information on Paul Turner, and his tour dates, visit his Web site: here

MP3 - Paul Turner - Love Meteorite

MP3 - Paul Turner - Be Happy