Harry Cleverdon, a talented singer and songwriter from the rural heartlands of Australia, has recently shared his debut album, ‘Survival’. An album that doubles as a collection of country and folk tales, ‘Survival’ is both familiar and fresh, offering a welcoming introduction to Harry’s talents.
Written, recorded, and produced by Harry, with some expert mastering by Rick O'Neil, the album is a cohesive and honest look into Harry’s world, carving out a niche sound that blends pop aesthetic with timeless folk moments. While some albums can tend to lose their soul in the production, ‘Survival’ is a fine balance, perfectly polished, but still shining with heart and an easy-listening warmth.
Throughout, there’s a rustic, country spirit that bleeds through each track. Harry has a knack for taking familiar sounds and making them seem fresh, taking the brightest moments from the worlds of folk, pop, and country, and weaving them around his own experiences. Each track is an experience, a showcase of something personal, whether it’s the instantly catchy opening cut of ‘House of Cards’, the light-hearted ‘Empty Bottles’, or the more reflective and thematic ‘Nothing For Myself’.
No matter the tone, it’s an album that takes its time to settle, flowing and effortlessly moving through your speakers, rather than jumping at you and demanding your attention all at once. There’s room to move, and that helps each moment land, whether it’s a sincere pull at your heartstrings like in ‘The Best That I Can’, or a deeply personal, almost confessional sound that breaks in ‘Superman (Late Night Trance)’.
While still a new face in the music scene, and particularly in the worlds of country and folk, Harry’s album shows he has a rare confidence and ease in his sound. It’s an album that everyone that anyone can easily enjoy, partly for its simplicity and authenticity, but mostly for its warmth and steady charm. Available now, ‘Survival’ is a trip worth taking, and an album worth exploring.
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