There are several artists, it seems, who go by the name of Sam Lewis. So, just to be clear, this release, Everything’s Fine, is from the Nashville musician of that name, and it’s his 7th release, following on from 2024’s Superposition. In terms of intention, Lewis, in discussion with studio engineer Joe McMahan, wanted to deliver a sparse recording, in places that might be seen as the case, but there’s still a full sound across this album.
The spirit of John Prine floats above the opener and single ‘Chase the Moon’, rhyming couplets and a narrative melodic bounce push along picked and strummed guitar. The song was created around the time of Prine’s passing, so it’s fitting that his influence lives on through this.
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