Songs for the season
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IN PLAIN SIGHT
Neal Francis
ATO/PIAS
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Chicago-based Neal Francis delivers nine eclectic tracks on following on from his debut where he was labelled “the reincarnation of Allen Toussaint”. The new songs range from the light pop of ‘Problems’ to ‘Prometheus’, a rock track reminiscent of late 1960s’ progressive music. Francis is a fan of Chicago and New Orleans blues music, and he delivers his own contribution to that genre on ‘Can’t Stop The Rain’, helped by guest guitarist Derek Trucks. Francis’s understated vocals are not unlike those of John Mayer, which works well on ‘Sentimental Garbage’, a dreamy rock track with a lengthy guitar interlude, reminiscent of David Gilmour’s best work. ‘Alameda Apartments’ is a big production
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