Jim D'Angelo aka Don’t Blink has music in his blood. His comprehensive discography is more than impressive. His latest entitled From December reinforces his signature sound yet still showcases different sides to his songwriting.
The album begins with one of my favorite songs on the album entitled “Tears Of Mercy” which comes out of the gate with soft acoustic guitar patterns, a funky bass line, kinetic drums and more. I found the song tender and heartfelt. He sings “I feel you all around me, I feel you surround me, like a blanket of forgiveness, what our love is, how special our love is, how special our love is,” Overall, a great opener with a lot of emotion coming from multiple angles. Next up is “Our Next Distraction” which shimmers with loving sentiment. The guitar sounds especially good on this song and as if he is using a number of effects but could just be his unique playing style. The dynamics are inventive on this song. “If The Tin Man Screams” keeps the energy moving in the right direction. This is another bright song that feels joyful with just a hint of melancholy that lays underneath it. The melodies are quite catchy and the song morphs and phase shifts. It’s psychedelic and there are moments which really rock. Some of the timing is very technical and my ears needed to adjust. “The Wrong Side Of Darkness” is a beautiful melancholy song and is more subdued and grounded than the previous songs. I thought this was one of the most emotionally resonant vocal performances in the album. The song does pick up new energy as it progresses. Great stuff. I felt like D'Angelo was exploring the various aspects of the passage of time. He does this effectively with lyrics like “If the weather turns, I'll be with you, If the weather turns, I know our love will hold true, As these that slip by, in this place where dreams go to die, love must shine through, if the weather turns, I will be with you if the weather turns.” “The Ghost We Hide” and “I Catch The Rain” continue to capture the essence of the artist. Last up is the title track “From December” and I loved this one. It has a lot of emotion, some beautiful instrumental work and great lyrics. This is another album to put in the win column. I hope he continues this run he is currently on. Recommended.
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