Album Review: Ian Ayers and the Soul Purpose reflect on the ups and downs in the jamming “Life Rhythm”
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Tacoma, Washington’s Ian Ayers and the Soul Purpose reflect on the ups and downs in the jamming new album, “Life Rhythm”.
Ayers is an extremely talented songwriter and “Life Rhythm” showcases the band’s magical sound blending reggae, rock and pop friendly melodies.
In the album, you’ll hear superb Ayers vocals, rocking guitar, and a beautiful horn section.
The album’s first track “The Deep” showcases the band’s lovely horn section and a rhythm that will have you tapping your feet and holding your date’s hand at a concert.
The bass line pairs so nicely with the horns in “Unfold” and Ayers reflects on living in the present. I love the band’s incredible ability to seamlessly transition from a verse to the chorus. They make it sound so easy!
Soul Purpose team up with Swatkins in the track, “Wildfire” a creative song that touches on the ups and downs of relationships - from that special someone to family dynamics. The electronic elements brought into this song are really cool.
For all you guitar lovers, the band turns it up in the album’s title track, “Life Rhythm” and then returns to their irie paced reggae sound. I really connect with the song’s message about enjoying your pace of life wherever it finds you.
“Tidal Wave” is a gorgeous song and the stand out on the album. Ayers carries this love song and once again Soul Purpose’s horn section turn an epic song into a fantastic one. The guitar solo in “Tidal Wave” is so calming and I’d hear to see it played live sometime.
77 Jefferson’s Joel Castillo and Josh Heinrichs join the band in the song “Morning Light”, a song about finding your groove at the right pace and time.
“Castaway” is another great example of Ian Ayers and the Soul Purpose’s mellow sound. “Life Rhythm” is such a thoughtful album with top notch instrumentation and inspiring messages. Turn this one one any time of day and you’ll instantly feel at peace.
By CB.
