Self confidence appears to be an issue for Gallant. The metaphor used is ‘what good is a sword next to a shotgun” in which he is the sword but others have shotguns and whilst he may come across nice he is vulnerable and not in a position to be like other people. “Shotgun” is what I would consider his most ‘Usher’ sounding song in terms of the way he uses his vocal but lyrically Gallant impresses again with an introspective look at how he comes across in his life. It’s a good opening track and he showcases some of his vocal range. Themes of loneliness and self criticism are evident also. On this song he is contemplating if he is going crazy and wondering if this will carry through his entire life.
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“Talking To Myself” is the first full length track which sounds quite run of the mill compared to many of the tracks on here. It all begins with the track “First” which is an instrumental that as just noted sounds as if we are building up to some sort of church like ritual. It is easy to draw comparisons of his vocal as there are bits of Maxwell, Marvin Gaye, Usher and I have even been told he sounds a bit like Sam Smith (can’t actually hear that myself).Įxploring the themes of love and life “Ology” is a rich album full of hooks and laden with gospel like backing vocals which give the album a church like atmosphere. Gallant has a vocal range that will even have the likes of Maxwell taking a step back. It always warms the heart to know that there is still great music out there and still R&B music which hasn’t been produced to death in an attempt to generate a radio hit above all else.
I have been pleasantly surprised to the point that this album is one of my favourties released in 2016. Gallant came to my attention off the back of the track “Bourbon” (which is featured on this set) but it took me some time to actually listen closer to the artist to find out what he was all about. “Ology” is the debut studio album released by American Singer/Songwriter Gallant.
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