Todd Hearon returns with a handful of 90s alt and indie rock influences on the latest acoustic and folksy album, Impossible Man. Backed by an impressive array of musicians, the album has producer Don Dixon on bass and background vocals, with others handling piano, Hammond organ, accordion, drums, electric guitar, and so much more.
The opening track, โDeadmanโs Cove,โ creates a rich, evocative landscape of guitars and atmospheric organs as the steady, rumbling drums engulf us in an inviting aura. Hearon sings about loss, spiritual uncertainty, and reckoning with oneโs place in the world. The lyrics stand out for their poetic imagery, such as โThe Devil playing poker with the Holy Ghost.โ
As one of Impossible Manโs singles, โLooking Glassโ has an upbeat, catchy rhythm with splashes of drums and chiming guitars that contrasts with the songโs cautionary lyrics about loving someone too absorbed in their reflection. Guillotine, another standout single, takes a darker, more enigmatic approach. With a thumping beat and mystical undertones, the song explores dissolved relationships, likening the end of love to the aftermath of a guillotineโs blade.
โToo Deep to Feel the Bottomโ carries a tight groove with the drums, while the relaxing organ melodies immerse us in calmness. Whereas, Hearonโs lower vocal tones add a sense of resignation as he sings of a relationship that has gone too far to turn back.
The title track, โImpossible Man,โ closes the album on a lighter, more whimsical note with shimmering instrumentals. With a lively melody and witty lyrics, Hearon portrays a flawed yet endearing character who wants to be someoneโs dream man and live their โimplausible plan.โ
Listen to Impossible Man by Todd Hearon to find out how well-rounded albums are made.
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Photo credits: Greg Brown
Review by: Naomi Joan