Album Review

Mark Morriss – Lay Low

9th Jul 2008

Harmless tinkering with an acoustic guitar in 2004, paved the road for Mr Bluetones himself, Mark Morris to step out of the evergreen outfit’s shadow.

Now he is starting to harness the fruits of this approach, revealing the James Morrison inside of him. He expands upon this acoustic base with feeling felt, soulful vocals that many will sink a thoughtful pint to.

He comfortingly speaks of a life in the gutter, as ‘Lay Low’ mixes abandon, melancholy and a winding accompaniment to display another accomplished offering.

That is taken from his delving solo debut album, ‘Memory Muscle’. The lyrics are from the gutter, but the delivery is reaching for the stars. Oscar Wilde would be proud of Morriss.