Glenn Thomas has a new album titled “Inevitables.” It has eight songs that he wrote himself. The album is different because of how he made the music. Instead of having a plan, he just made up the songs as he went along. He also played almost all the instruments by himself. This let him follow his feelings and let the songs become whatever they needed to be. Because of this, the album is special. It has a mix of different sounds and personal words. The songs talk about important life questions and things we all have to deal with.
The album takes you on a wide musical journey. It starts with the title track, which is a powerful song sung without sound, using only voices. From there, the music changes with each piece. You get a fun and catchy indie song, a quiet piano song with a rock feel, and a beautiful song filled with strings. There’s also a thoughtful fingerpicked guitar song, a heartfelt look at losing memories, a lively Americana song, and a strange song with a low, humming ukulele sound. This mix of styles shows Thomas’s skill in creating all kinds of moods and feelings with his music.
Inevitables
A very special part of this album is how it uses a single image to connect all the songs. The video for each song shows a simple picture of a pyramid-shaped rock on a calm, sandy beach. This one image becomes a symbol for the whole album. It stands for something steady and unmoving in a world that is always changing. This simple, repeating picture helps the songs feel like they belong together and shows that the ideas in the lyrics are strong and will last forever.
The album’s first songs bring you into its world. The title song, “Inevitables,” is a strong song with no instruments that sets a deep and thinking mood with its words. After this comes “Gathering My Composure,” a song that sounds good and is easy to listen to, but talks about trying to be calm inside. These songs show that Thomas can use both music and words to tell stories and make you feel strong feelings, getting you ready for the rest of the album.
Buses To Nowhere
As you continue through the album, the songs feel like different parts of a journey. The piano song “Buses To Nowhere” has a sad feel but its words create a sense of purpose within a journey that has no clear end. It makes you think about the paths you’ve taken in life. Similarly, the string-filled song “Miles To Go” feels like a song about moving forward. It talks about a journey that has more to come, showing a sense of hope and strength. The way Thomas uses the music to match the words makes both of these songs very rich and personal.
The album also takes time to look at hard topics and feelings. “Something On My Mind” is a heartfelt song that speaks about the pain of losing memories, like with dementia. The quiet music perfectly holds the sadness of the words. Then, “Long Been Lost On Me” has a feeling of quiet sadness and reflection, like looking back on old memories and how some things get lost with time. These songs are great examples of how Thomas uses his songwriting to explore deep human experiences.
Something On My Mind
The album finishes with two very different songs, which shows how good Thomas is at many kinds of music. There is a happy Americana-style song that feels good and tells a small story. Then, the last song, “Time Bomb,” ends the album with a strong, worried feeling. The simple but powerful music and words make you feel like something big is about to happen. This strong and surprising ending sticks with you, and it makes you want to listen to the whole album again to catch all the small things you might have missed.
In the end, “Inevitables” is a very special album. Glenn Thomas is a great writer and musician. He uses his skills to make a rich and powerful experience. The album is a beautiful look at things we all face. It shows that music can speak to us in a deep way. It also shows that the simplest sounds can hold the biggest truths. This is an album you should listen to closely. If you like deep and thoughtful music, it is a must-listen.
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