Phill McHugh – Reference Point

Description

Reference Point is the third album by the American singer and songwriter Phill McHugh, released on the Canadian label New Born Records in 1980.

Reference Point retreats into a simpler acoustic soft rock style that should find welcome among those who appreciate artist like John Michael Talbot, Jim Croce and Phil Keaggy. The String arrangements of Canvas For The Sun are eliminated in favour of individual appearances of cello (the ballads «Song For Dad» and the quiet haunting «I Am Stone») and violin (the title track and «My Darker Days»). The violin also adds some rustic country flourishes, as do timely appearances of banjo and dobro. And for those who like their music a little spicier, both «No Rest» and «As I Wait For The Day» rock with some good electric guitar, while «That’s Enough» bustles along with a touch of black gospel. Keyboards on a few songs, including piano, synthesiser and organ. A very beautiful work, my personal favourite from Phill. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “I Need Friends” – 1:50
A2. “That’s Enough” – 2:15
A3. “Love’s Never Lost” – 2:45
A4. “Song For Dad” – 2:25
A5. “My Darker Days” – 2:35
A6. “I Am Stone” – 2:35

Side Two
B1. “No Rest” – 2:30
B2. “Modern Man” – 2:10
B3. “Reference Point” – 3:15
B4. “As I Wait For The Day” – 3:05
B5. “You’re Kind” – 2:15
B6. “The Passage Of Time” – 2:05

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