My page is in danger of becoming a Kevin McGinnis fan site, but what the
hell. He's talented guy who is deserving of your attention. If you want to
know more about Kevin, scroll down and read an interview I did with him
last year.
So, after the The New Rising Sons imploded the first time round Kevin
recorded an album called Visitor under the moniker of Kevin McGinnis
Accident. It was a self released affair and as such probably hasn't been
given the attention it rightly deserves. I cant recall how I first obtained
the album but recently got a copy from Kevin himself and upon listening to
it decided to put together a review – if you are interested in obtaining a
copy contact Kevin here: pikejagged@gmail.com
Kevin McGinnis Accident – Visitor
This record followed The New Rising Sons unreleased album and as such, if
you are a fan of them then this is a record you should be getting hold of.
Where TNRS album was unabashed rock and roll excess with gloriously
uplifting songs, Visitor is an album that seems to have a tinge of sadness
about it, it seems a little more fragile but this is certainly no bad
thing. Opening with Wings a short instrumental track it segues into Forever
On and KM's unmistakable song writing style draws you in and delivers the
first chorus of the album that you will find yourself humming at odd
moments throughout the day. This album doesn't necessarily sink in straight
away, it certainly requires multiple listens while it eases its way into
your consciousness, but once in there its not going anywhere. The album
boasts many stand out points such as Enjoy It While It Lasts, a track that
smacks of single potential before dropping down into While You Were Gone
and then the quite amazing I Wish You Well. If you have heard the
unreleased album by TNRS then you will be familiar with By And By as it was
recorded for that album but this is a re-recorded version, a little more
low key than the original but as such perhaps more intimate in its
delivery. It leads to the final track and for me the albums greatest moment
a song called The Life. Its a dreamy, beautiful song, a song that typifies
the sadness of the record but its the kind of sadness that is perfect. I
couldn't enthuse about this song...this album enough, its perfect for late
night listening with a few glasses of wine, reflective, sad but so damn
good. Get in touch with Kevin here pikejagged@gmail.com, get yourself a copy and see what I'm on
about.
