(Independent)

Fifth time's a charm

The fifth release from Brisbane roots larrikin, Asa Broomhall, builds on his impressive body of work while managing to venture into a sound that is more akin to his live shows. Recorded over five days at a Sunshine Coast farmhouse that Broomhall grew up in, Revelry Road has all the hallmarks of a raw roots recording – intimate vocals, clanging guitars and foot-stomping rhythms. Seamlessly moving between intimate acoustic tracks and full band hoe-downs, Broomhall captures the spirit of a live performance while managing to maintain note-perfect musicianship. While Broomhall’s songwriting isn’t overly complex, it is familiar enough to be inviting and it doesn’t simply rely on the 12-bar format that can plague the writing of other blues artists. Broomhall seems to have figured out what he wants in an album and how to go about getting it once he is in the studio ... or the farmhouse.

YUMI SED

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