Kym Campbell:
Lovers of smooth music rejoice because Australia has a new darling. Kym Campbell once called the country of The Stars And The Stripes home but the call of the Australian beaches was too strong for this surfer girl who is now wowing the music world with the release of her new album Real Life, an album that will be lapped up by those who love John Butler or The Waifs.
Campbell breezes her way into the album with the title track which conjures up thoughts of Ben Harper with a jazzy sound that makes this the perfect summer album while ‘Anyone But You’ is a great love song that shows that songs about romance don’t always have to be cheesy.
‘Call My Bluff’ should have the listener’s foot tapping in time with its infectious up-beat, happy sound, this atmosphere is continued with ‘Moments’ a track that just makes you want to sing-a-long with it. ‘Preview’ sees Campbell try out a rockier sound and she pulls it off with ease showing why she is one of the most exciting and gifted prospects on the Australian music landscape at the moment.
The smoothness of Real Life returns with ‘Back To You’ and the track is clearly enhanced by Campbell sweet vocals while she then drops the perfect love song with ‘When I’m With You’… a track you can guarantee will find itself on a few romantic mixtapes (or CDs) out there.
‘Take A Stand’ reveals Campbell’s political side while ‘Music’ reveals her personal journey into the music world, these two tracks life Real Life onto a whole new level and really showcase Campbell’s skills as a songwriter.
‘Rolls That Way’ again reveals the albums sweeter side while the slower ‘Fairytale Sanctuary’ which contains an awesome piece of organ work is the perfect way to close such a brilliant album.
Real Life is a sensational album that is going to be the perfect album to listen to this summer.
