FIN

“These Words Aren’t Meant For Me”

Album Review

By Adriana Rubio

FIN is a talented solo Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter from London, UK. After years of working for the music and film industries, FIN decided it was time to really focus on his own songwriting. As a solo performer he formed a band to produce and record his debut album “These Words Aren’t Meant For Me” which he released through his label “Written Records” in 2011.

“These Words Aren’t Meant For Me” is a ten tracks album filled with music-tunes mixing together the foundations of Folk, Rock, Acoustic and a bit of Jazz. The album’s first track is a kick ass song titled “Stone Dead and Rising”, an amazing tune which brings, if you dig in the studio band version, a soft reminiscence of The Cult’s song “IF” from the album “Ceremony”.

“These Words Aren’t Meant For Me” certainly offers the listener the opportunity to enjoy a fine fusion of musical styles coming from a talented and respected English songwriter highly influenced by Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Rush and Leonard Cohen among a few others.

  

FIN knows very well how to handle climax when creating singing melodies to harmonize musically with the instruments and song structures. Songs like “Sister to a Brother”, “Collections”, “Your Last line” and the album’s title song “These Words Aren’t Meant For Me” prove FIN knows what he is doing. FIN’s compositions have been originally created and brilliantly performed, there’s no room for doubt that his musical influences have touched him deeply to become a passionate songwriter.

Album Tracks:  

STONE DEAD AND RISING

HERO

SISTER TO A BROTHER

CALL BACK THE DAY

ANGELS WILL

COLLECTIONS

SHE’S GIVEN UP ON TODAY

SPECIAL THINGS

THESE WORDS AREN’T MEANT FOR ME

YOUR LAST LINE

FIN is currently managed and promoted by Deuce Management’s Rob Saunders.

For more info on FIN, complete bio and professional background within the music and film industries, tour dates, videos and/or to purchase his debut album “These Words Aren’t Meant For Me”, please visit FIN’s official website at:

http://finonline.co.uk/

FRANCO AND THE DREADNOUGHT

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By Franco and the Dreadnought

Franco announces himself on the scene with his powerhouse voice and agile fingers playing on his Dreadnought Guitar. This young lad has the goods and the capability of packing arenas full of people waving their lighters in the air and singing along with every fiber of their being. He and his trusty sidekick, the Dreadnought, are bound to move the masses into musical bliss.

 

It is awe inspiring to hear an acoustic song such as “BulletProof” convey the sweet, melt your heart sentiment of Damien Rice while creating the same emotive impact as the arena rock of Oasis. His singing and playing exude confidence and while making no attempt at covering up his English inflections, his delivery is all the more real and raw.

Franco is no stranger to success and as a testament to the power of his musical ability, he was asked personally by Desmond Tutu to write a song celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela. The archbishop gave the song entitled "Inyaniso" (translation - "Truth") as a gift to Mr Mandela for his 90th birthday.

Previously Franco was the songwriter and front man for International One, who signed a record deal with a subsidiary of UNIVERSAL RECORDS. Shortly after the label went under in the recession causing Franco to partner up with his acoustic guitar and embark on a solo career.

"Franco and the Dreadnought" have released a 6 track EP of well recorded demos which is currently being played on radio stations worldwide!

Having recently recorded 4 singles with the Prestigious Animal Farm label and produced a brilliant music video. Franco's debut single "Last Man Standing" is set for release at the start of July Franco and The Dreadnought are currently celebrating a publishing / representation deal agreed in May this year with Respect Music!

Here is Franco's debut single video "Last Man Standing":