Artist: Tommy Reilly
Album: Words on the Floor (Sampler)
Label: Polydor
Released: 21st September
Reviewed by: David B
Tommy Reilly from just outside Glasgow was “discovered” after entering TV talent show Orange unsigned because he learned that his mates had entered.
After releasing a couple of singles including Gimme a Call which reached Number 14 in the UK chart, and then Jackets which hit number one in Scotland, he has built up a strong following north of the border. Tommy has a full UK tour to look forward to in Sept and October to promote his new album Words on the Floor released on 21st September. The highlight of the tour should be a triumphant homecoming gig at the ABC on Sauchiehall Street on the 25th September.
On the back of this 4 track preview to the album, it promises to be a cracker. Great new songs include Kick the Covers and the title track Words on the Floor highlight Tommy’s unusual and unique vocal style. Like a Scottish version of Conor Oberst meets Josh Rouse circa Nashville which is no bad thing at all. Words on the Floor is Tommy’s most ambitious track yet, adding piano and handclaps to his usual acoustic guitar and vocals, it really does mark him out as one to watch and well worth catching in the UK this autumn.
(8/10)
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