Music Review: George Colligan - Runaway - Page 2

Weaknesses: There are two tracks which feature vocals and they could be tossed right out. The ethereal singing jars listeners from the captivating music.  Aside from that, the whole record seems a tad lethargic.

Final Thought: The entire recording seems to be very solid and very well conceived. It's consistent, almost like it had a single theme coursing through the tracks. Imagine that. I read on his website that his musical style incorporates "funk ... and a mature restraint." I think that best describes Runaway, which hits stores September 9.

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