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

Kọkànlá Oṣù 2 May, ni gbogbo awọn oniwe-ọna rẹ, Shannon Smith lọ si ‘Out Of The Shadows’ ati lọ si atunse pẹlu albumu rẹ akọkọ lati fi ọpọlọpọ awọn 70s pop-Americana eyi ti o pọju.

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.  

The next song is softer but radiates just as much light – “Till I’m Home” ti wa ni aṣeyọri ninu awọn awọ ti Campfire ti Americana, a rọrun, mid-tempo ballad eyi ti o wa lori awọn ifọwọsi ti awọn awọ, riffing guitar, ati ki o rọrun baslines. O kanna awọn wanderer’s ounjẹ fun ile, awọn fuzzy iru eyi ti o wa lati lọ si awọn ti o dara julọ lati lọ si awọn ti o dara julọ. Gbogbo ti a ti kọ ninu a rọrun patch pẹlu rẹ alabaṣepọ, yi song fẹ, “keji awọn iyanu ni mi, pe mo le ṣiṣẹ lori mi, ati ki o lọ si awọn ti o dara ju, a ẹnikẹni, ti o dara ju ati ki o

Tẹsiwaju lati awọn ti o dara iroyin, 'I'm Gonna Change', a idunnu folk-rock track pẹlu awọn gbigbọn ti awọn ti o gbọdọ fun o siwaju sii agbegbe fun awọn iṣan lati ṣeto ati ki o pese o kan diẹ gbigbọn gbigbọn. Oṣiṣiṣi lati fi awọn apapọ ti awọn album, nibẹ ni o wa siwaju si yi track ju eyi ti o pade awọn eyin- Shannon Smith gbọdọ tẹsiwaju pẹlu kan ti o dara ẹgbẹ ofurufu lati gba lori gbogbo awọn ti o dara julọ ti yi track ni lati pese.  

‘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.

The akọkọ song lori awọn album, 'Light on the Hill', ti wa ni ifowosowopo si Shannon Smith ká akọkọ Rob. Grief wa ni o wa ni ọpọlọpọ awọn fọọmu ati awọn iyipada bi awọn ọjọ ṣe, ati awọn song yi fọwọsi yii, lati bẹrẹ lẹkansi ki o si mu bi awọn ọjọ gba awọn awọ wọn siwaju. Awọn song yi fọwọsi awọn ibi ti awọn album ati ti wa ni o wa ni lati ri awọn awọ ni ọpọlọpọ awọn ibi ti o pọju ki o si bẹrẹ pẹlu kan titun iyanu ti agbekale ati agbekale fun aye.

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.