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David Singley Fools & Mystics Review by Gary Hill I previously reviewed a four-song EP from David Singley. It was made up of four singles. There are versions of each of those songs on this new album. I no longer have access to that EP, so I can't tell you if these versions are exactly the same or not. I will say that I think the EP worked better as a whole because there was more stylistic consistency. It felt like the music all belonged together. That's not really true of the album. That said, many people just listen to a song or two at a time these days, and everything here works well in that format. This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2024 Volume 3 More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2024.

Track by Track Review

Change Gonna Come I dig the intricate and moving acoustic guitar sound that gets this underway. As the arrangement fills out it takes on a cool soft rock vibe that has some definite prog leanings. This is a classy tune and a great way to start things in style. A percussion section takes control at the end of the piece.

Paradise Delicate and quite mellow, this track has a gentle folk meets classical vibe to it. Symphonic strings really bring that second aspect to bear.

Cartoon Heart Energetic and bouncy, this romp has a lot of bluegrass in the mix. It's a lot of fun.

Some Other Song Here things turn to electric rocking sound. There is still plenty of country edge built into this, and it has a bluesy core at its heart. This is another classy number. There are some intriguing rock music references in the lyrics.

Hard Way To Do A Thing There is a jazzy, soulful groove to this cut. It's a solid tune, but doesn't seem to fit all that well with the music that's come to this point. That said, it's starting to feel like Singley is throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. That said, I really do enjoy the guitar solo on this tune.

Workin' All Mornin' Here he turns things vaguely funky. This groove is classy, but again feels largely uncoonected to the rest of the music here. There is plenty of jazz in the mix on this thing.

Love Will Take Its Time With a vocal duet, this is more of a soft rock styled ballad. It's more in keeping with the first music of the set. It's also a solid piece of music that stands pretty tall in the set.

Can't Find My Way Back This tune is another with plenty of country and bluegrass in the mix. It's a bouncy number with a lot of energy.

Go Back Home A piano based number, there is a real gospel ballad vibe to this. It's a solid number, but not what I'd consider a highlight.

Don't Worry 'Bout Mama No More A bluesy acoustic number with a lot of folk music in the mix, this is one of my favorites of the whole album. It's an excellent choice for parting shot.

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