Matt Tyler, Jonah's Revenge

Jonah's Revenge, Matt Tyler (Dannyboy Music). As the songs roll past, images are concocted of a Texan Troubadour, singing a rowdy bar to contemplative silence, or a Springsteen creating rough demos in the middle of the night, or a denim clad Eagles roadie finally going it alone, with his own stories and secrets.

There is Americana and folk and heartfelt rock, all instruments played by this Birmingham native, utilizing a left of centre warmth and a natural feel for personal, intimate moments.

With a voice just on the right side of rough, Tyler allows the songs to soar melodically through uncluttered arrangements, hooking into the mind with a wry pop sensibility.

Stand out tracks for this reviewer are 'Icarus' which swoops and dives through the air like the character in the title and the sweetly orchestrated, 'Lorraine.'

If you can imagine the aural lovechild of Buckley in his folk phase, and early David Grey, this album captures that perfectly.

To listen further go here

http://www.matttyler.co.uk/

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