Steve Roberts - It Just Is
by Maarten Schiethart
published: 17 / 12 / 2001
Label:
Viper
Format: CD
intro
Liverpool's Viper label has had a hand in both the history and the future, hence the release of the debut album of singer songwriter Steve Roberts. Roberts brings back the excellence in song compositi
Liverpool's Viper label has had a hand in both the history and the future, hence the release of the debut album of singer songwriter Steve Roberts. Roberts brings back the excellence in song composition that seemed to have disappeared with Big Star's Alex Chilton and the Plimsoul's Peter Case. On 'It Just Is', Steve Roberts confirms his semi god status on Merseyside with a dozen pop folk crackers. On it, you'll find a fine British tuning of Americana, particulary when there's a soberness to the chords which usually tend to be pretty dazey with, say, Big Star. Steve Roberts speaks out clearly. When he's on a down, he's comforting, and when he's up, he invites you to join in. On 'Just It Is', the story-telling is full of redemption and consideration, hitting you best when Roberts is being helped out by awkward piano chords that lead the guitar into a grand overtaking..
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