THE TRUTH OF ALL LOVE (WITH SIMON CHARLTON)

Ben Rusch

Crossover Prog

3.00 | 2 ratings

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Evolver
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First, a disclaimer: Ben Rusch sent this album with a request for a review on this site. I appreciate the free music, but I will not let that sway my opinion.

This album is my first exposure to Rusch's music. While it is not really a style I tend to gravitate towards, it does have it's merits. The album is mostly folky music, with some prog as well. Rusch has a fine singing voice, with a deep soothing tone. But it's his musicianship that gives the album it's value. His acoustic guitar playing is superb, often reminding me of John Renbourn. His piano work is often quite nice as well.

The standout songs are I Will Love You for a Long Time Because You're Holy, which, despite a cheesy title, has a sound reminiscent of Justin Heyward (of The Moody Blues), and the more energetic pieces, like The Ghost of You Is the Heart of Me and In Loneliness and Wine.

While this album often ventures a little too far into New Age territory for my tastes, I can picture it as a pleasant disk to play on the porch during a warm summer night.

Evolver | 3/5 | 2011-1-17

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