Dublin’s A. Smyth is set to return with his second album, ‘Last Animals’ on 19th February. Already a budding talent in Ireland, Smyth is set to breakthrough in the UK this year.
With that in mind, let’s check out a couple of his tracks:
Hero
An angelic dream where Elliot Smith gives a modern take on Van Morrison’s peak. The vocals are featherlight whilst the guitars pack an enriching hug.
A divine guitar solo sets Smyth out in his own right. The aching shimmer floods the senses with Neil Young’s warming distortion.
River
Ryan Adams’ ‘Desire’ is given an injection of Nick Drake’s innocence on this lullaby. Delicate and sweet, Smyth questions life choices with the spirit of the Romantics in his heart.
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