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Ricky Valente - Consolation
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 Ricky Valente sings with a soulfulness and sincerity on his new album “Consolation” that is uncommon amongst younger artists today. With a musical maturity beyond his years (21), he sings and plays the guitar as if it was his very purpose in life. Because of the feeling he expresses in each song, whether it rocks or it is an acoustic ballad, his vocals have a rhythm and catchiness that are hard to resist. Every song sounds like it is a potential radio ready hit.
I think the more refined listener accustomed to a variety of talent on an album will appreciate this album. Certainly, there is not an exclusive audience for music like this; on the contrary, I feel that the cross over appeal is very strong on this CD. You have to keep an open mind and ears to be appreciative of this man’s talent. Although it seems like its only basic rock and pop music at first you find a touch of the blues and rhythm and blues in almost every tune. He does cover a lot of ground on this CD. I did not actually realize it until I listened several times. The different subtleties and textures in each track will endear you to his warm vocal style, while the clever production values employed throughout this disc will become obvious as well.
Valente is not the savior of rock-pop music (who is?), but he certainly has that kind of aura and appeal that makes him a budding candidate. I liked the premise of “Dreamer.”
Lyrics like this will turn you inside out-
It all begins with knowing not how it will end.
No time to think, or wonder what will become of me.
Moving on has taken more than I can give.
Which way to turn? Is there ever an answer inside of me?
Tell me.
Great music and lyrics that mean something and that are understandable…what a concept. So what else is there when it comes to making a great album? This is the whole parcel, the real deal. More people need to pay attention to what Ricky Valente is doing, there is more to this than just the music.
© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck |
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