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Tommy Keene
In the Late Bright

Second Motion (2009) Sean K.

Tommy Keene – In the Late Bright cover artwork
Tommy Keene – In the Late Bright — Second Motion, 2009

New release from this accomplished singer/guitarist finds him continuing to offer us great songs, which are really hard to come by these days. Keene handles the majority of the instruments here, save for longtime mainstay John Richardson on drums. "Save this Harmony" features a laid back groove and a fantastic melody to carry this one home. "Tomorrow's Gone Tonight" has Keene tossing in a lyrical reference to an obscure bonus track from back in his recording history. The gentle introspection offered up in "Nighttime Crime Scene" would be enough for me, but this record will reward the listener with each replay. Another striking release that will be added to an already impressive body of work. But start here if you are just discovering Keene's songcraft for the first time. I bet this record sounds good on ten driving down the highway.

9.0 / 10Sean K. • May 27, 2009

Tommy Keene – In the Late Bright cover artwork
Tommy Keene – In the Late Bright — Second Motion, 2009

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