Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * *
From Out Of The Dark comes either chaos or serenity, we peer into the shadows and hope that the sound we hear is that of the authentic and the brave, not that of the obscure and weepish dramas that accompany some who see the opportunity to self-serve rather than illuminate, to sacrifice their thoughts in the name of enlightenment.
Laura Evans has already made a name for herself by sticking to a principled line that encompasses genuine groundwork for her lyrics to grab the attention of the listener, and the steady beat of various genres standing with full value in broad, proud, and sincerely polished affection, a letter of love signed, sealed, and delivered with style and soul.
Produced and co written by Ian Barter, who has already bought songs from Paloma Faith and Amy Winehouse to the public’s awareness, the Welsh tones of the flourishing and emotional sounds construct a sense of self-assured conviction that stands true and with virtue intact.
The album is detailed in its frankness, the pleasure of joy within the introspective heart that wants nothing more than to infuse the artist’s vision of a world which can really on decency of the voice as an ally, unpretentious and fair; and as tracks such as the openers of Wherever You Are and Superman take the hand of the listener, the groove of the piece becomes clear, it is a matter of honour, of knowing that the choices that those who seek out clear and decisive meaning have led them to your door and they are the ones who need to be shown empathy and veracity in your delivery.
This is a truth exemplified by Ms. Evans, and as other songs such as, ATM, Nobody Loves Me Like You, Heartbreaker, I’ll Be The One, and the finale which comes as if an imploring of responsive poignancy, of understanding the truth within us all, Hear Me Out, and the drama that others weaponise, is in the hands of Laura Evans an exacting belief of courtesy to the listener.
Out Of The Dark is an album that refuses to be evasive, its hand on heart boldness is enduring and endearing.
Ian D. Hall