Lee Michael Stevens, a solo star hailing from London is set to release his debut album Part Time Rock ‘N’ Roll Star.
It’s been 10 years in the making but took just 7 days to record at Sunshine Corner Studios in Hampshire.
The album consists of 10 songs, including previously released singles: I Miss U Now;Broken Hearted Britain; and 2022s I Feel The Love;
Across the album, Lee‘s passionate and powerful vocal shines through as he sings about subjects that are clearly close to his heart. The main theme of the album is that feeling you get of being in love and being loved by somebody.
The majority of the album has that classic indie rock/pop vibe, however Alone has a funk vibe and Life Won’t Get Me Down (a high point in an album that is full of the) has a blues vibe which act as a joyous surprise, and keeps you guessing as to what is coming next. Despite his roots indie rock, Lee has pulled off both these additional genre’s very well indeed.
However, my personal favourite song from the album, is the closer I Feel The Love. It’s a modern day anthem, with plenty of piano, acoustic guitar and bouncing drums which are supported by the addition of strings. The strings really come to the fore in the second half of the song and the way they take over on the outro (with a powerful female vocal from Kerry Barnard Schultz) is pure drama and simply stunning. You will get an instant vibe of of film ending: maybe the producers of Bond should give this a listen as you can see it fitting in perfectly.
Part Time Rock ‘N’ Roll Star is a great debut album and showcases Lee‘s talent as songwriter. He has gone under the radar to date, but this album will catch the attention of many and bring his talent to the fore.
Part Time Rock ‘N’ Roll Star is set for release on Monday 4th April and can be pre-saved/ordered here.
To celebrate the launch of the debut solo album, Lee is playing a gig at the The Night Owl in Finsbury Park on Saturday 9th April. Ticket details can be found here.
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