We start things out with "Now: Navigate!" an acoustic blended tune that features varying degrees of tempo and Kevin's intriguing vocal stylings starting things out on the right note and puts us in good company as we move forward. "Little Bulldozer" is my favorite song off the effort that features an indelible guitar riff that gnaws at you instantaneously the moment you first hear it, and has a infectious energy about it that you can't shake off and all you can do is sit back and stand in amazement at the depth of talent that Kevin is capable of displaying at any given time and it shines brightly exceptionally on this one. "Couldn't Be Happier" is a darker edged tune featuring somber guitar melodies and allows us to go a little deeper inside Kevin's persona and how he conjures up such masterfully created slices of poetry that just yearn to be heard by unknown ears and marvel at its creation at the same time. "You Brushed Her Breath Aside" is a sleek, midtempo number featuring softly focused guitar licks and Kevin's vocals providing a sense of comfort and companionship as we delve deeper into the second half of the effort laying ahead.
We start the second half off with "The Worm In Every Apple" a breezy, peppy tune that shows off the musicianship of Kevin and his backing band in full force here with riveting melodies and a strong musical state of mind that shows they truly enjoy playing together and know how to work collectively on a musical level. We begin to close things out with "For Eugene", an organically composed track featuring earthy acoustic guitar melodies and Kevin's warm and inviting vocal abilities bringing everyone together for this track and marvel at what we've experienced so far. "Safe" concludes our stay here with an all encapsulating track that brings together all the melodies we've heard together and allows us to look at a glance of how we've gotten to this point and what we've all experienced together emotionally. I must admit that I'm a little late to the Kevin Devine party, but I'm so glad I got the opportunity to check him out when I did. His music is some of the most deeply poetic pieces that I've heard in quite some time, and it's almost that I got to know Kevin a little bit better personally and he's almost like a close friend of mine. That's really the general point of music today, getting to know the listener a little bit better personally and extrapolate their lyrics and apply it to a general life event or topic currently happening in your life today.
In summary, a well rehearsed and executed effort from Kevin Devine, who continues to marvel and excite fans with his wholly unique and captivating blend of music which is continuing to draw in a more expansive audience as we speak and a better understanding of what Kevin is like as a person.
Album Score: 4/5
Track Listing:
- Now: Navigate!
- Little Bulldozer
- From Here
- Couldn't Be Happier
- You Brushed Her Breath Aside
- Matter Of Time
- The Worm In Every Apple
- She Can See Me
- For Eugene
- Safe
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