8 song album
Adam and his band have cultivated a strong blend of rock & Americana in his latest release. The tracks are packed to the brim with anthemic choruses, roots-infused guitar lines, sealed with an earnest vocal delivery. It reminds me a bit of Dennis Brennan mixed with Dire Straights, if Mark Knopfler had a broader vocal range. Although there are only 8 tracks, it’s chalk full of bangers. The opening track “Everyday Dangers” is a mix of roots-rock pop reminiscent of storytellers like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. “Miles” and “Long Fall Down” are dark yet fiery tunes; introspective, and full of swagger. “Gone Wrong” is one of those tunes that I’m guessing pulls a lot of people up from their barstools onto the dance floor. The album burns hot, and like any fire, has to wind down eventually, hence the last song is “We’ll Never Know,” a ballad with sparse instrumentation, carried by the strength of Sherman’s voice, which even at a whisper is smooth and rich. (Kier Byrnes)