Sorrowful string arrangements ring out through my speakers and it sounds like the soundtrack to a romantic drama film when the protagonist loves the life of his life by five minutes. This is what ‘The Bug’, the opening track to Tim Rogers new solo effort An Actor Repairs sounds like. Big string arrangements and rich vocal harmonies ring out in what is one of the most impressive songs of Roger’s career. A cacophony of strings climaxes at the conclusion of the track similar to ‘A Day In The Life’ of Sgt. Peppers.
The songs on this album took Rogers the best part of two years to piece together and it is a soundtrack to compliment the concept of the retirement of an elderly actor from the stage. Pedal Steel guitar rings out on the track ‘Youth’ which has a very country flavour to it.
Over the course of 12 tracks, you are taken on a sonic journey through an actor’s life on stage, it’s a concept that works and it’ll be interesting to see how this album translates to the stage when he tours around the country throughout May. Album closer ‘Cars and Girls’ shines as a highlight and showcases that this new album is full of great songs and blissful arrangements. Definitely one to check out.
FOUR FOUR MUSIC
Reviewed by Tex Miller
4/5 Stars