It was only six months ago when I reviewed Christian McKee’s last release; a full album downloadable free from his website. So I was pleasantly surprised to hear of his most recent set of songs, which is once again available for all to enjoy without paying a fee. McKee’s style may be slightly indebted to 1980’s production technique and the soul music of the time but it’s delivered in slick fashion and with a strong, all-important emphasis on tunes.
McKee’s vocals, like a strange cross between Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan, is the key to much of the success of the record and he doesn’t disappoint; infusing the lighter songs like ‘Marlane’ and ‘My God’ with a great deal of substance. Meanwhile, ‘Don’t Say’ and the self-explanatory ‘Pop Song’ are simple, infectious songs which prove that McKee is ready for mainstream airplay. Yet ‘Dented Pride’ is a darker affair, held aloft by a breathless delivery from McKee and the finale ‘Sion’ is romantic without being mawkish; it actually reminded me of The Korgis. Given the short time that’s passed between releases, it’s no shock to claim that ‘Tripas De La Miseria’ is not significantly different to his earlier ‘Songs From Wharf Avenue’ but it certainly offers more evidence of his value as a skilled songwriter.
Web Sites:
Christian McKee Official Site
Further Listening:
Merz, The Korgis
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