Album Review: Tyson Colman 'From Now On'

Tyson Colman is a singer songwriter from Coomera, South East Queensland, Australia who taught himself to play guitar when he was fifteen and began singing at an early age. In a career spanning over twenty years, Tyson has played small country halls and pubs, to being lead performer in a multi-million dollar stage production. Currently, Tyson is providing his vocal harmonies as a Session Singer for Kross Kut Records on the Gold Coast and most recently he released his latest album From Now On.

Coleman successfully weaves various genres into the thirteen track collection. The songs, dealing with life, love and relationships, have ear catching and toe tapping melodies with lyrics that connect with the listener. The lead of track “Shines Like Gold,” brings to mind a Brad Paisley tune with lots of fiddle, harmonica and guitar licks while the rollicking introduction of “Wild and Free” encourages one to live life to the fullest.

Romantic ballads abound with “A Certain Touch,” “You’re The Reason” and “Long Gone,” while on the humorous more up-tempo “Gonna Get Me A Cowgirl” he extols the values of country girls like Reba, Dolly and Bonnie. “From Now On” and “You Know You Wanna” are sing along ready country tunes that are sure to be crowd pleasers at a live show. Colman also features bluegrass (“A Change Is Coming”) and folk (“Cry Like A Baby”) tinged songs on a record that you should give a listen.

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