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Picture a calm summer afternoon of waves rolling by at the beach. Now imagine the sun is waning and the backdrop of the world is a bright and vibrant collage of colors, and all the while there is new, clean and clear-cut music playing as friends dance around having fun.
Newton Faulkner encompasses all of this imagery with the crispness of a lost sound of music that is brought back in his latest album, Hand Built by Robots. His voice edgy, the music of acoustic guitar heavy, and the melodic beats get heads bobbing and feet tapping.
In an age where music is everywhere but good music seems to be fading, Newton Faulkner is like a beacon of light and hope with his debut album Hand Built by Robots. He's been a huge hit across the pond and he's coming to the states. For a young guy of only 23, he can play a guitar with as much precision and heart as any master.
The second track "I Need Something" is one to really listen to. With the opening line of "I need something to believe in, because I don't believe in myself," it is easy to see that Faulkner wants people to get connected with his music on a more personal level. Faulkner is relatable in his songs, which makes this album so enjoyable.
Other songs to listen to on this album: Feels Like Home, Sitar-y Thing, Straight Towards the Sun, Aging Superhero, and Lullaby
For more information on Newton Faulkner and his music, check out Newton's MySpace.
This Reviewer's Rating: 4 / 5
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