Album reviews

A few years ago, my sister from another mister and talented muso, Susan Lily recommended that I listen to this bloke called Tyson Colman.
I reviewed his album and we have been FB friends ever since. Tyson has mixed this album up quite a bit.
There are cajun influences, a bit of rockabilly,
some sweet love songs and some trad country as well as a bit of an Elvis take.

I like an album that offers surprises and this one certainly does. It’s a bit like that Gump line about the box of chocolates……
It’s a fast album, I’m on my fourth play and it just goes pretty quickly.

A couple of tracks have already had radio play but there are more potential singles to come.

I love You Don’t Know Me (and that’s not the Elvis take….even though he sings a song by the same name).
King of the Saddle is different again, with some of the lyrics so spot on that you feel like you are at a rodeo, right down to the stitching of the jeans.
True Love Exists is probably my favourite, ……surprise, surprise (I’m a sucker for a ballad).
The song with Michelle Walker is a beaut, adding a bit of fun and a need to tell the male character to pick up his rubbish and his clothes!
It’s the kind of song that Beccy and Adam would probably sing.
Rockabilly Friday Night makes you want to get up and dance, my coffee table nearly got a workout…..
then I realised that I couldn’t afford a new one if I broke it. There are a lot of cool songs on here,
She’s Top Shelf will be a shower song candidate, for sure.
Bring back my heart is the Elvis style song….he hasn’t left the building yet.

Tyson’s influences are pretty strong. The musicianship of this album is pretty polished and slick.
It’s mainly good old country and it has been a labour of love.
You can hear Tyson enjoying himself as he sings and plays each song. That joy will be contagious.
It’s a fun album with a few sweet songs to add to the mix.
Very playable.

The Tracks

I wanna kiss you

Bring back my heart

I want to see you smile

You don’t know me

Breaking Free

The path you walk

Rockabilly Friday Night

She’s top shelf

King of the saddle

True love exists

Couldn’t Live Without You – with Michelle Walker

Totally biased fan review: Tyson Colman – From Now On

My dear friend and very talented muso, Susan Lily, recommended Tyson Colman to me and Tyson very generously sent me this album. This is not necessary, folks, I want to help you guys, so I am happy to buy your music. I am not like a lot of people out there who expect things for free. It kind of dismisses what I am trying to do for you. Having said that, thank you Tyson.

I love hearing new music, though from what I am reading, Tyson has been around the scene for a while, he just hasn’t got the exposure that he deserves…so here is where I step in!

Shines like Gold – a nice upbeat song to start off with. I always think that it is the way to start an album. Lots of fiddles and twang.

A Certain Touch – Mellow touch here….I think that he sounds like a James Blundell here, and that is all good. An easy listening, hummable song.

From Now On – Title track, a bit more upbeat, clappable song, toe tapping and easy to sing along to.

Please Come Home – Probably my favourite song on the album. People who know my tastes won’t be surprised. A cool country ballad and definitely the James Blundell influence. A future shower song for sure. I will be requesting this one at Tamworth for sure.

A Change is Coming – A bit of bluegrass here, the Davidson Brothers and Mustered Courage would be proud of this one. Very air fiddle and toe tapping.

Long Gone – Tyson can get into the guttural vocals, and he does this in the almost power ballad. Toes are tapping and I am humming. Great guitar on this one.

You Know You Wanna – Uptempo, dance floor groove. Tyson mixes it up with this one. Catchy and shoulder shifting.

Cry Like a Baby – This is probably my second favourite. It is almost Celtic Country. Tyson’s voice can vary so much. I love this song.

You’re the Reason – another favourite. I am a ballad girl, and I do not apologise for this. However, even his ballads vary. Single material. Brilliant song. Old school country folk will adore this.

Gonna Get me a Cowgirl: Upbeat song, Keith Urban beat.

But I Love Him: Sad song. All true story in today’s society. Thank you Tyson for singing a song about this tragic occurrence in today’s society.

I Just Can’t Do It: Tyson has a different sound. Sometimes like James Blundell, sometimes so original that I can’t pick up on it. I love the fiddle on this song. Awesome song to finish the album.

I love hearing about different artists. It makes my day. Well done, Tyson, I hope that your success continues and I hope that I catch up with you in Tamworth.