Kim Imber is a songwriter from Australia who has been performing and writing songs for about twenty years. His latest album is called Imberesque which contains ten songs and to my ears is a mix of rock, pop and folk.
His style is pretty straightforward all things considered. Imber sticks to mostly major and minor scales and writes palatable melodies which are easily digestible. Up first is “Dance Upon The Moon” which is a catchy and festive song. I have to admit it took me a little while to get used to his vocal style which didn't jump out at me. Lyrically, there was a mystical almost Door-esque quality. He sings, “When you dance upon the moon it’s like, sweet music in tune you can wing it, you can swing it, you can, booty too when you dance, upon the moon.” The next song that stuck out to me was “Freedom For Everyone” which felt motivational and positive both in terms of the music and the lyrics. He sings, “hold on to that dream stay strong we sing your song freedom for everyone.” “You'll Be In My Dreams” contains a captivating drum beat while “With Love” has a sing along type quality to it. “Empty Man” was a little more melancholy than the other songs on the album was a nice change of emotional pace. The last two songs however “Somebody To Hold” and “Nothing's Gonna Trouble Me Today” ended the album on a more positive vibe. You get the sense that Imber is a spiritually minded guy after spending some time with the album. It comes across in the music and it feels authentic. Imberesque is a DIY effort. The production was solid for DIY but I can’t say it has all of the polish and sheen you get with a professional studio recording. Overall, Imberesque certainly has some inspired moments. It didn't always hit for me but I appreciated Imber’s raw talent and message.
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