One of Ireland’s most refined singer songwriters, Stewart Agnew, is emerging from his self-imposed musical exile clasping a clutch of AOR masterpieces to his chest in the shape of his fourth album, Into the Black Hills.
With initial writing and pre-production sped along by contributions from Phil Wilkinson and Roger Bechirian, Stewart headed into Echo Zoo recording studios in Eastbourne, UK. Renowned producer & songwriter Phil Wilkinson took control of the console and in a whirlwind of eighteen studio days in the depths of Eastbourne the 12 songs that resulted offer slivers of magic and moments of sublime comfort. All of which makes for an album of light, optimism and progression that can’t fail to appeal, both musically and lyrically, to the broadest possible audience.
“A real highlight here is the album opener ‘Laces’ which displays some impressive power-pop smarts and an arrangement that would impress Brian Wilson.”
Hotpress on “Hello Bright Spark”
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With his fourth album, Agnew has expanded on the palate suggested by his previous releases (Tailor Made, Songs from The Gasstation & Hello Bright Spark) displaying a pop-nous and songwriting maturity previously only glimpsed at.
Discography
Stewart Agnew first emerged on the scene in the early noughties with the release of his debut album entitled 'Tailor Made'. He has since released two further long players - 'Songs From The Gas Station' [2004] and 'Hello Bright Spark' [2011]. Over the course of the past decade, Stewart's stock has been on the rise on the Irish singer-songwriter scene. His musical style has been favourbly compared to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan. High praise indeed for a talented performer.
Hello Bright Spark
2011
Songs From the Gasstation
2004
Tailor Made
2002