Fans of Tom Petty, particularly his Wildflowers album, will find a kindred spirit in Shane Lamb. The Nashville-based singer’s voice is softer but equally expressive. Lamb’s recent album Disengage will leave you anything but. It’s packed with sweet melodies, captivating instrumentation, and country/folk undertones.
Each track is engaging and heartfelt, with lyrics woven out of simple, universal sentiments. The first track, “Free,” harmoniously blends the slide guitar and the saxophone and has a chorus that will have you singing along before the song’s over. “On My Mind” is a slow and swaying ballad, and “A While” evokes the warm, safe feeling of lying in the arms of a lover.
TravelTracks’ favorite is “Dream Tonight.” It is a landscape of sound, ethereal and brimming. The strings in the last half of the song are poignant and stunning; just close your eyes and listen.