(Independent)

Chilled acoustic pop

Looking at the album cover it’s evident what this first studio EP from Liam James Campbell is going to bring to the table. Pictured on a beach strumming a guitar it’s got to be nothing but easy-breezy acoustics and sweet harmonies, a breed of laidback surfer tunes a la Jack Johnson. The Bundaberg home-grown talent has been on the scene since 2007, playing for the NRL Footy Show and making the occasional radio appearance. Opening with Off My Mind, an easygoing demeanour permeates the gentle acoustic melody full of wholesome lyrics harbouring many girls and babies. The uplifting tones of the album’s namesake Collide shows off Campbell’s range and proves that he is both singer and seasoned songwriter. There’s not much light and shade or emotional depth but for sparkly pop it goes down as smoothly as his voice.

SAM HAGAMAN

Comments (3)

1. Written by Shell Hodge, on 12-05-2011 20:01 Great review. Pretty much spot on. I love his voice, and the songs are so catchy. Although my favorite is Weatherman the light and shade of his voice really makes me feel his music. Don't know how this guy isn't signed by a record label.     Shell

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