Rebel Man

Description

Rebel Man is a studio album by the British singer, songwriter, and blues guitarist Bryn Haworth, independently released on his own label Bella Music in April 2015. The album was recorded and mixed by Neil Costello at Mill Bank Farm Studio in East Sussex, England; and was produced by Bryn Haworth with Costello co-producing.

Bryn Haworth seems to be getting even better with age! His current focus on prison ministry has led to excellent releases where the marriage of his compassionate heart to those who are behind bars and the diversity of musical styles gives his latest release a powerful impact. Accompanying the veteran are a great many Haworth stalwarts who add to the quality of the project, including bassist Les Moir, drummers Phil Crabbe and Henry Spinetti and keyboards from Mark Edwards. And I always love it when Bryn adds a horn section into the mix, here supplied by Steve Gregory and Raul d’Olivera. ‘Rebel Man’ offers a combination of Haworth originals and a few traditional songs and there’s plenty to enjoy here with Haworth’s trademark slide to the fore in both acoustic and electric guises. «Dancing With The Father» and «Love Me Like You Used To Do» have the horns adding some extra punchy power whilst his version of Bobby Charles’ «Why Are People Like That», which has been a live favourite for a while, has a great vibe. Bryn even throws in a reggae groove with the title track (which wouldn’t have sounded out of place back in his days on Island Records) and features some delicious guitar licks. Another couple of highlights are a return visit to «Moments», a song first featured on ‘Grand Arrival‘, and a gorgeous solo instrumental «Only Believe» which is reminiscent of his earliest work on ‘Let The Days Go By‘. Overall ‘Rebel Man’ is Haworth on top form. [Mike Rimmer, Cross Rhythms, April 2015]

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CD tracklist:

01. Love Me Like You Used to Do – 3:30
02. Rebel Man – 4:12
03. Why Are People Like That? – 2:18
04. That’s All – 3:30
05. Just a Closer Walk With Thee – 3:21
06. Dancing With Father – 3:32
07. Looking Through Different Eyes – 3:01
08. The Holly & the Ivy – 3:14
09. Christmas Blues – 3:33
10. Moments – 3:11
11. Only Believe (Instrumental) – 4:01
12. It’s You I Need – 3:11

Note: Available at Bandcamp: https://brynhaworth.bandcamp.com/album/rebel-man

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“Moments” (VIDEO)

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“Christmas Blues” (VIDEO)

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CREDITS. Produced by Bryn Haworth with Neil Costello co-producing. Recorded at Mill Bank Farm Studio in Hooe, East Sussex, England. Engineered by Costello. Mastered by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios. Calligraphy and Graphic Design by Denis Brown. Photography by Richard Booth Photography. Executive Consultant: Les Moir.

Musicians: Bryn Haworth (Lead Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Resonator Guitar, Mandolin, Mandocello), Mark Edwards (Keyboards), Steve Gregory (Saxophone), Raul D’Oliveira (Trumpet), Dave Bronze (Bass), Les Moir (Bass), Henry Spinetti (Drums), Phil Crabbe (Drums), Karlos Edwards (Percussion). Backing Vocals: Michelle John, Mal Pope, Bryn Haworth.