Shannon Smith Steps Into The Light jeung Debut Album 'Out Of The Shadows'

Padua, 2 Mei, dina sakabeh kageulisan barbed na, Shannon Smith leungit ‘Out Of The Shadows’ jeung ka spotlight jeung album debut na nyadiakeun dosis 70s pop-Americana nu utterly bersinar.

Growing up in a musical household, music runs in Shannon Smith’s veins, and every song on this album is pulled straight from his heart. With each song inspired by stories of Shannon Smith’s life, his debut album is the perfect way to get to know his world, where hope always prevails and the music shines bright.

‘Dance The Night Away (Do Do Do Do)’’ is 4 minutes and 13 seconds of pure feel-good energy. With its cheerful hook of ‘Do Do Do Do’, this soulful pop jam radiates joy, encouraging the listener to tap their toes into the morning light.  

Lanyar sakuliah téh leuwih lunak tapi radiates sakuliah cahaya – 'Till I'm Home' diakarkeun dina hangat campfire of Americana, a relaxed, mid-tempo ballad nu ngarasakeun nyembahkeun layered vocals, rolling gitar riffs, jeung nyembah baslines. Ieu ngabalukarkeun gairah wanderer ka imah, nu sensasi bodas nu datang ti tungtungna balik ka cinta. ditulis di tengah-tengah patch kasar jeung pasangan na, lagu ieu nyarankeun, "ngehatkeun iman kana kuring, yén kuring bisa ngoperasikeun diri jeung datang ngaliwatan ujung séjén, hiji jalma pangalusna, leuwih kuat jeung mayar sabener."

Nurutkeun ti nu catetan tiis, 'I'm Gonna Change', lagu folk-rock redemptive kalawan versi diperpanjang nyadiakeun eta leuwih ruang pikeun ketegangan pikeun ngembangkeun sarta nyadiakeun eta release leuwih satisfying. resmi ngéléhkeun bagian soft tina album, aya leuwih ka lagu ieu ti naon anu kapanggih - Shannon Smith ngaronjatkeun nelepon jeung seueur headphones alus pikeun nyokot sakabeh kompleksitas subtil lagu ieu kudu nawarkeun.  

‘Valentine’s Day’ is just as romantic as its namesake, a country-tinged slow jam with gospel backing vocals from stunning The McCrary Sisters. It’s perfect for a slow dance with a lover, with its gentle swing and lyrics that celebrate love, connection, and intimacy.

Marking the midpoint of the album, ‘Break Free’ is a bluesy-folk experience that emphasises the powers of breaking free of toxicity and reclaiming personal freedom. With its soft beginning and momentum gained throughout, this is more than a song: it's a journey.

In musical contrast, the next song, ‘It Started Off With Lies’ is punchy and boppy from the get-go, with propulsive drums and guitar starting the song on a particularly danceable note, though the breaks of confessional guitar solos and honest lyrics make it a bittersweet song that pairs the heaviness of dishonesty with the uptick that comes with redemption.

Continuing the groovy tracks, ‘Feel Good’ is a funky, up-tempo soul-pop jam, using keyboard and addictive riffs to encourage the listener to find joy in the simple things in life and let themselves ‘Feel Good’.

On a romantic note, ‘I Do’ was written the night before Shannon Smith’s wedding– this gentle country-pop ballad wraps listeners in the sweetness of lifelong devotion with delicate melodies and heart wrenchingly earnest vocal performance.  

‘Every Single Day’ explores what comes next— the sort of love that shows up in little actions every single day. With its warm and sunny chorus, this song is as sweet as a pitcher of iced tea on the front porch.

Laga final dina albumna, 'Light on the Hill', ieu dedicated ka Shannon Smith's panon Rob. Sayang datang dina rupa-rupa bentuk jeung ngarobah sapertos poé, jeung lagu ieu ngagambarkeun yén, dimimitian lembut jeung ngarobah sapertos poé manggihan warna maranéhanana deui. lagu ieu ngagambarkeun inti album na tetep dina manggihan terang di malah paling gelap tina tempat jeung muncul kalawan rasa barudak rasa syukur jeung rasa pikeun hirup.

Shannon Smith's debut album ‘Out Of The Shadows’ is more than just an album; it's an anthology and philosophy on how shedding the weight of the past lets us experience new, beautiful things.

'Out of the Shadows' uniquely won’t be available on streaming services until later this year. Listeners can get the album first by purchasing the CD or vinyl—and only physical and direct digital buyers will get access to extended versions of select tracks that won’t ever hit streaming services. Purchase 'Out Of The Shadows' here.

Embrace the light on Friday, May 2nd, when it releases into the world.