Single Review - Walking In Rain - Alan Finlan

 

Alan Finlan loves music.  I mean, he REALLY loves music, especially performing it.  If he’s not playing at a festival, he’ll probably be there anyway, and he’ll probably be playing music -  wherever he can get an audience.  Alan doesn’t need a stage, a chair will do, normally outside The Trading Post.  A stage is of course preferred – and at Buckle and Boots he moved from Paddock stage (where he gave a showstopping performance) to the main stage which he truly deserved.  Although a great performer, Alan never takes his shows for granted and will always be assessing so he can improve and move forward.

 

His next move forward is the release of his new single – Walking In Rain.  It’s a darker track, reminiscent of Jace Everett, with real “Western” vibes, a very measured pace, atmospheric background sounds and demonstrates Alan’s vocal talent.  The gruffness of his voice, the gritty sound, this feels new for Alan and its very very good.  Written by Stephen Manley and Nicky Murphy this does feel like a big leap forward for Alan.  The song also feels personal – echoing Alan’s own journey, as it

tells the story of someone down on their luck

It’s a feeling many people can relate to – but they do say “you make your own luck” – and Alan is definitely working at that.  His work ethic is excellent – travelling the UK to perform at gigs, popping up in Blackpool (Cowboy and Co, Dirty Blondes), Glasgow (supporting Robyn Red) and always by train!  Closer to home there will be a gig in hometown Gosport next year – more evidence of that constant push to build his career.  We are also promised that this collaboration with Stephen Manley is just the first of new music to come.

 

Alan may be Walking In Rain right now, but in the future is sunshine – and Alan, it isn’t far off!

Walking In Rain, the new single from Alan Finlan is available to download and stream from Monday 30 October.

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