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Every time it seems that radio becomes saturated with artists that sound the same, someone comes along and proves there is still hope for musical creativity in the music industry, and this time around that someone is Bryan Rice.
Bryan Rice is one of Denmark’s latest exports, the same country that delivered the platinum selling group Michael Learns to Rock. Not that you would’ve noticed, but if you found yourself singing along to (or dancing to) the smash hit dance anthem “From Paris to Belin” at the end of 2005, you can actually say you’ve heard some of Rice’s musical capabilities. He was part of the dance outfit Infernal that had a worldwide hit with that song.
But worlds apart from that, is this, Rice’s first solo release. Rice’s record cannot be described as upbeat, but that is what makes his lyrics so powerful, and the raw emotion behind every note so believable. Rice has been compared to the likes of James Blunt, Daniel Bedingfield, George Michael and Daniel Powter, yet at the same time he rises above them all and sets his own standards.
Evident on the track “Homeless Heart”, Rice conveys a beautifully arranged song, with captivating lyrics. The opening track “Confessional,” along with the second track “No Promises,” provides equal brilliance, and set the tone for this record. Perhaps what makes this album so noteworthy is its lyrical depth. The album provides more than just standard lyrics to be heard and forgotten, these lyrics are thought provoking, and stick with the listener, a quality that makes this album one to be heard.
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