Rick Barth is a singer/songwriter from New Jersey. I think I would have guessed New Jersey even if I didn’t read it previously. On his most recent album Fade he has that working class sort of blue collar vibe going on. The songs are relatable, human and earth bound.
The album starts with “We Had Fun (Didn’t We?) which is a reflective rock song. It’s slightly fuzzy but embraces a lot of clean elements as well as reverb. The songwriting is strong as are the vocals (which are strong but tender in a way). “Anymore to Me” comes closer to straight country. I loved the melody and style of this song which is very lush and atmospheric. Barth sounds fantastic with some hurt and reflection in his voice. “Break Your Heart” picks up the pace but doesn't put the pedal to the metal. It’s a mix of Americana and rock with tons of memorable melodies. As the album continues the album tends to lean towards folk inspired songs with cleaner elements and a good dose of reverb. Barth really does a beautiful job with songs like “Fade,” “Shine” and “Remember When.” In fact I’d say the same thing about the remaining songs although I did have some favorites. “Change” felt like a perfect mix of country and folk as well as reflection and the promise of the future. His vocals sound perfect on this track and I liked the hope he has in his delivery. I also wouldn’t miss “Damage” which contains orchestral strings and perhaps some of the most intimate moments on the album. Fade hits all the right marks. Barth is clearly a talented musician who knows how to write a song and deliver it in all the right ways. Recommended.
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