Calum Bowling is an artist from the UK who recently released I Wanna Ramble I Wanna Whine. The album is his debut effort that was done completely DIY style. Suffice it to say he made a very professional sounding album. Of course you need to have good songs and delivery for everything to work. Bowling also delivers in that department.
He makes rambling music that has hints of a couple of genres including folk, rock, Americana and blues. Up first is the title song “I Wanna Ramble I Wanna Whine” which is a knee stomping, harmonic infused song which was one heck of an opener. There are hints of early Beck on this track. “It’s Gonna Rain” has a slightly different feel to it. I thought the percussion was inventive and worked really well against the tremolo guitars. I couldn't but help think of Tom Waits on the chorus. Something about his delivery when he sings “It’s gonna rain.” “Morning Breath” was a standout. The chorus in particular is fantastic. I’m not completely sure what he utilized in order to get such a cool tone on the chorus but it was effective. It’ sounds like a violin that cries in the background. I have to admit I’m a sucker for slide guitar in the vein of Jack White and Led Zeppelin and that's what I got on “If I Had Wings.” The whole song is just guitar and vocals which felt like a nice change of pace from the more full compositions. Bowling doesn't disappoint as the album progresses. The other highlights were “Kamikaze,” Pendulum” and “Walk Alone.” Bowling is a young guy with a boatload of talent. Considering this is his self-produced debut the musical world is his oyster. Enjoy and follow.
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