Brad James Swallow - All I Need
Blues, Rock
Louisiana, United States
Overall Impression: Brad James Swallow taps into the greater Blues Rock canon with soulful style and artistic grit in his original recording, "All I Need" - channeling the sprawling pentatonic phrases and quintessentially dirt-laden guitar tones of the genre beneath emotionally impressive vocal lines and rich harmonies to express strong desire for that one ubiquitous human need - just a little bit of love!
Strongest Point(s): Brad James Swallow's overall sound simply works - falling right in line with artists that have defined Blues for decades! Harmonically rich guitar tones and soulful playing mingle with the artist's stylistically impactful vocals to communicate an intimacy and authenticity that are infectious and engaging, while the overall feel lumbers along at a pace and power listeners have come to expect from the genre. Subtle vocal harmonies add depth and texture to the simple and effective lyrics, and immerse the listeners more fully in the experience as they do.
Target Audience Appeal: "All I Need" is a track for Blues enthusiasts of any flavor, and its lyrics are for humans of any background! Brad James Swallow's developing sound illustrates a passion for the style and an authentic creative drive - setting "All I Need" as a compelling single from the artist with promising implications for future releases! - Jon W.
Artist target suggestions: The Black Keys, Kris Gruen, The Bones of J.R. Jones, Hugo, Dorothy, Quaker City Night Hawks, The London Souls, The Stone Foxes, Dan Auerbach, Faces, Rumspringa, The Wanton Bishops, Colter Wall, The Raconteurs, Fistful of Mercy, Jesse Roper, Left Lane Cruiser, Led Zeppelin, One Way Out, Cage The Elephant
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, worship leader and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.