Del Barber, Easy Keeper Review

by Eliana Fermi on September 6, 2019

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Del Barber is a singer-songwriter from Manitoba that has a gift for lyrics and a style that is heavily influenced by the country-folk tradition. Known for his fetching balladry and ironic words, Barber finds inspiration in the cultural backdrop of Canada. On the JUNO Award-nominated Prairieography, Barber documented stories of prairie life, highlighting the unique relationship between struggle, hard work and love. Barber is now on the road reconnecting with fans across North America in anticipation of his new album, Easy Keeper. The project is made up of eleven tracks with Barber’s quiet vocals being supported by female backgrounds, acoustic instruments, bass, drums and tasteful electric guitar among other instruments.

Overview

Item Reviewed

Easy Keeper

Author

Eliana Fermi

September 6, 2019

In Short

Dancing In The Living Room
Patient Man
Everyday Life
Louise
Leads You Home
Lucky Prairie Stars
Juanita
Ronnie And Rose
Blood On The Sand
No Easy Way Out
Easy Keeper

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Release Date: September 6, 2019

Label

Self-Released

Length

43 minutes

Barber is a songwriter that says a lot with a little. Never one to over write or sing, he focuses on the core emotion and drives it home.

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9.1

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Bottom Line

Easy Keeper is a solid collection of eleven tunes that showcase Barber’s songwriting. From full band selections like the opening track “Dancing In The Living Room,” to more sparse selections like the title track. However, the listener will find each selections sonic surrounding only the icing, for the cake is Barber’s gift for lyrics. More specifically, his gift for creating stories and summoning imagery within the listener that is meaningful and emotional. “Louise” brings in the sound of Americana, with its strong backbeat and male/female vocal harmonies and pedal steel fills. Barber’s storytelling is honest, and we can all relate to his themes. Easy Keeper will be the perfect soundtrack for the summer. That’s the short of it!

9.1

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