Keith Harkin – Keith Harkin (2012/2014) [Qobuz FLAC 24bit/48kHz]

Keith Harkin’s self-titled solo debut is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Harkin is known as the powerhouse vocalist of Celtic Thunder, an Irish band who was named “Top World Music Artist” by Billboard. Keith Harkin is a stellar twelve-track collection of classic covers and original compositions, highlighting Harkin’s skills as both an interpreter and a songwriter. The album includes a stunning duet with two-time GRAMMY Award winner Colbie Caillat and the self-penned hit single “Don’t Forget About Me.” As the lead singer and songwriter for Celtic Thunder, Harkin has already sold millions of albums worldwide and this solo effort is another stroke of genius.

Irish crooner Keith Harkin makes his solo debut with his 2012 eponymous album. A member of the all-male variety show Celtic Thunder, Harkin has showcased his laid-back vocal style across the globe, and his debut release fits well into the show’s template. While he is a singer/songwriter in his own right, here Harkin focuses primarily on cover songs that make the most of his naturally burnished vocal twang and romantic surfer-dude persona. These are slick, expertly produced songs that walk a fine line between adult contempo, modern country, and Celtic-inspired pop music, with an obvious emphasis on 2010s-style radio-friendly production. Which is only to say that such cuts as Harkin’s duet with Colbie Caillat on Van Morrison’s “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” his reverent take on the Fred Neil-penned Harry Nilsson classic “Everybody’s Talkin’,” and especially his rambling version of the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” are probably more appealing to fans of current Top 40 and not as much to classic pop aficionados. Often compared to the similarly mellow Jack Johnson, Harkin’s own compositions, like the lighthearted “Orange Moon” and the uplifting “Take It Away Boys,” actually have a bit more of a country vibe, and in that sense bring to mind the crossover stylings of artists like Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum. Ultimately, Harkin has a pleasant voice, and the easygoing, somewhat sentimental quality of these productions makes for relaxing afternoon listening. ~ Matt Collar

Tracklist:
01 – The End Of The Innocence
02 – Daisy Fields
03 – Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
04 – Everybody’s Talkin’
05 – Nothing But You & I
06 – Here Comes The Sun
07 – Tears Of Hercules
08 – Orange Moon
09 – Take It Away Boys
10 – Don’t Forget About Me
11 – Rosa
12 – The Heart Of Saturday Night

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