Album Review: Hudson Moore 'Getaway'

-Tara

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hudson Moore will release his long- awaited new album, Getaway, on June 17th. The project contains fourteen songs, including “Sand In The Bed” and “Some Are”, that were all written or co-written by Moore alongside such songwriters as Rob Baird, JT Hodges, and Brian Layson.

The album’s title (and cover art) perfectly conveys the overall feel of Getaway: it’s a sun shining bright, windows down, music turned up loud type of record that will have you singing along type. From the carefree opener, “Might As Well” to the bluesy “Bring On The Rain” all the way to the romantic closer “Here For You” (co-written with Liz Rose), Moore displays an incredible ease of moving between varied musical landscapes while unifying the disc around the theme of relationships. “Girl Like You” brings in an 80’s pop vibe, “Stop Light Love,” with its heavy electric guitar, has a rock lean, “Summertime Queen” brings in a modern country sound and “Midnight Kiss” is a nostalgic, amorous ballad of summer love.

The album is rounded out by standout tracks “Don’t Want to Lose You” which merges balladry in the verses with an up-tempo chorus (and finds him requesting another chance, but refusing to blame her if she walks away), and “21 (Or Was It 17)” where he reminisces of those untroubled moments of youth where you can live in the present. 

Relatable lyrics and memorable hooks coupled with Moore's confident, rich vocals, make Getaway the perfect escape....and cements Moore's place as one to watch.

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