Brett Steinberg - Until We See The Sun

CT based singer-songwriter Brett Steinberg has his sophomore album on deck titled Until We See The Sun. The collection is a warm mixture of thoughtful lyrical arrangements and strong instrumentation that brings the songs to life and gives them an identity and focus like no other.

We kick things off with "Not Turning Back", a simple yet majestic arrangement with Brett's vocals opening the floodgates with passion and an enthusiasm for the power of music that has a strong sincerity to it that you can't ignore. "Saturday Night" is an upbeat, positively minded song that shows the diversity that Brett is capable of displaying, and hints at his capabilities as a singer-songwriter with an ability to dabble in other tempos that makes him a longer lasting musician in the process as well. My favorite song off the album is "Gone By Daylight (She Is)" a strong, echoing track that best highlight's Brett's musical resolve with his lyrical story showcasing the themes that run rampant throughout the album such as love and heartbreak that are mainstays within the genre, but Brett does it in a way that is sincere and heartwarming and gives it a voice like no other track can. "Made Me Feel Alive" tones it down a couple of notches with a simple piano arrangement and Brett's vocals reading like a whisper that travels throughout the musical confines of the track with ease and comfort. "For You" kicks it up slightly a notch with more emphasis being put on the piano track that gives it a hook and line, and puts us in the proper frame of mind as we head into the second half of the album.

"Come Back Home" reads like a greeting card with Brett's heartwarming vocals reeking of sincerity and presenting Brett's undying musical quest that is proving its resolve right in front of you as we speak. "In Control" makes clever use of the piano with some more upbeat melodies working its way into the musical foundation of the track and giving it some diversity and color that will keep listeners tuned in and focused. "Hopeful Wanderers" is a short and sweet track clocking in at close to 1 minute and 45 seconds that features a gorgeous piano melody that has a symphonic nature to it that echoes the untold beauty of this album that is just waiting to be unraveled right here and now. The disc gets ready to close out with "Come Clear", a climatic, finished piece with Brett's vocals once again working their magic and making elegant use of the piano that reads like a second voice acting in collaboration with Brett as the disc starts to fade to black. "We'll Be Okay" concludes matters here with a track that brings in all the elements we've heard in some way, shape, or form together on one stage and brings about a musical symphony of sorts that shows all the musical colors and shapes that we've met in our journey here to the end.

In retrospect, a terrific and succinct effort from Brett Steinberg, who has made an impression on his listeners with an effort that speaks to mind about his musical gifts that he has to offer to his audience who are willing and able to hear what he has to say.

                                                                                                                        Album Score: 3.5/5

Track Listing:

1. Not Turning Back
2. Saturday Night
3. Until We See The Sun
4. Gone By Daylight (She Is)
5. Made Me Feel Alive
6. You Want Her
7. For You
8. Come Back Home
9. In Control
10. Twenty Years
11. Hopeful Wanderers
12. Teach Me
13. Come Clear
14. We'll Be Okay