Brian D’Addario Till The Morning

 As one half of prodigious sibling duo The Lemon Twigs, Brian D’Addario needs no introduction. But with his main band on such a tear, why the solo record? And where does he even find the energy?

If Till The Morning provides some clues they are certainly subtle. D’Addario’s exquisitely performed baroque pop evokes a distinct period, usually the 1960s, with Beatles flourishes and Beach Boys harmonies (see Song of Everyone) the order of the day. Occasionally, on tracks such as Company and Useless Tears, I’m reminded of the early 1970s and less heralded baroque masterpieces like Colin Blunstone’s One Year. If you're not familiar with that one, do yourself a favour and check it out.

Elsewhere, D'Addario broadens his pallette on One Day I’m Coming Home, introducing a gentle country flavour with some sublime slide guitar work.

Till The Morning is a little more introspective than the last two Twigs records, but it largely maintains the same high level of songwriting and production. The diminished presence of Michael (he does contribute here, but is more of a background figure) leads to a slight loss of variety, but it's hardly a deal-breaker. If you like The Lemon Twigs you will find plenty to enjoy here.