Drummer Steve Holley has been a member of Wings and has worked/toured with Elton John, Julian Lennon, Ian Hunter and Sheryl Crow. This is his debut solo album and features ex-Wings member Denny Laine adds harmony vocals to one track. ‘What Are You Looking For’ starts the album off in a mellow style, with some nice slide guitar by Justin Jordan. Steve Holley’s vocal style is not disimilar to that of Paul McArtney in places, none more so than on ‘So Help Me God’. Other highlights include ‘ Evermore’, the bouncy pop of ‘Entertain You’ and the slow burning ‘Living For Today’. There is even a comic song in the shape of ‘Da Da Da, Dee Dee Dee’!

An album of laid back tunes, ideal for late night listening. You get the added attraction of some fine guitar playing and a wide variety of instruments from accordion to flute.. Not an instant album by any means but a definite grower.

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Review by Jason Ritchie

£12.99

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***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly