Neal Francis - Francis Comes Alive (Deluxe) (2024) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

If you don’t already know about Neal Francis, you’ll walk away from his set wondering why this stellar musician hasn’t been on your radar before now. His work has been critically lauded and BBC Radio 6 even called him “the reincarnation of Alan Toussaint.” Not kidding. His music has a loose-limbed, deeply soulful quality a la Mr. Toussaint, that’s a fact. His piano playing might make you think of Elton John – it’s propulsive, dramatic and melodic, but without the rhinestones and feather boas. His latest record, Francis Comes Alive (a play on Frampton Comes Alive, right down to the cover photo) is perhaps the best first record to get to know. The songs he pulls from his first two records, Changes and 2021’s In Plain Sight leap out of the speakers and into your veins. It’s a fine showcase for his crack band, Kellen Boersma (guitar), Mike Starr (bass), and Collin O’Brien (drums) who layer Neal’s soul-deep songs with color and urgency. He’s a rising star and, we believe, more than lives up to the praise being heaped on him. We’re positive you’ll add your huzzahs, too.

TRACKLIST

1. Neal Francis - Say Your Prayers (Live)
2. Neal Francis - Changes, Pts. 1 & 2 (Live)
3. Neal Francis - She's A Winner (Live)
4. Neal Francis - Alameda Apartments (Live)
5. Neal Francis - Prometheus (Live)
6. Neal Francis - This Time (Live)
7. Neal Francis - Don't Want You To Know (Live)
8. Neal Francis - Very Fine, Pts. 1 & 2 (Live)
9. Neal Francis - Can't Stop The Rain (Live)
10. Neal Francis - Problems (Live)
11. Neal Francis - Sentimental Garbage (Live)
12. Neal Francis - BNYLV (Live)
13. Neal Francis - Strawberry Letter 23 (Live)
14. Neal Francis - I'm Watching (Live)
15. Neal Francis - How Have I Lived (Reprise) (Live)



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