Indie Artist Music Review - Album - Blind by Jonathon Goldie

Professional indie musician, Jonathon Goldie, has released his first-ever album “Blind.” The artist who hails from Vancouver, Canada, has made a name for himself in the folk-rock genres, is releasing this album after recording success with “Fata Morgan” and “Tundra,” two tracks he dropped earlier as singles, and which are also there in the “Blind” Album.

The Blind Album in Perspective

Jonathon Goldie reminds Fans of the Good old days.

Folks love any music that brings back memories of the good, old times while creating meaningful lyrical connections that is worth listening to over and over again. That is what Jonathon Goldie’s music does to the soul. His blend of folk, rock vibe and a touch of country music sound takes one back to the evergreen world of old Don William and Kenny Rogers of blessed memories.

You can’t help but love the general theme of the entire album.

While some of the songs in the 10-track album cannot be said to be “commanding,” you cannot deny the quality of the overall rendition.

Well, let’s see what each of the tracks have in store for listeners.

Blind Album Track-By-Track Review

1.) Coming Up/Dare Not See

This opening track introduces you straight into the folklore musical prowess of Jonathon Goldie. While his vocals weren’t that really discernible here, the folk beat and guitar reverb are unmistakably professional. Although it lacks that “hook” to keep someone from touching the dial, it isn’t a bad opening song either.

2.) Tundra

Now, here is the track that won Jonathon Goldie instant recognition. The beats in “Tundra” are energetic, and the hook is wonderfully superb. The vocals soar like an eagle, and the song itself travels on the wavelengths of acoustic excellence. I like Goldie’s commanding lead voice here. It is highly satisfying, making the entire composition a valuable one. The rockish vibe and acoustic bliss deliver a superb rendition that makes it one of the highlights of the album.

3.) Fata Morgana

On Fata Morgana, Jonathon Goldie delivers an even better performance that makes Tundra look like child’s play. From the onset the track started, I was overwhelmed by the unique and innovative percussion. The acoustic guitar packs a lot of dense and atmospheric dexterity. The vocal rendition is not just beautiful but also connects well with the enduring lyrics. With wordings like “It’s golden, light upon the way,” you know you are listening to a song that bore natural reassurance. This is a very beautiful song.

4.) The Benefit of the Present

This song draws down the vibe, and overall beat flow from the previous track but packs a commanding yet soft thrill that makes you want to stay till the end. The song has an indifferent theme, admonishing one to push for what’s best, whether one has been right or wrong? The lyrics are deep, though not dark, but may appear complicated for an average listener. Nevertheless, the acoustic guitar flow once more delivers a good song with an ingrained vibe.

5.) Instrumental

Powerful instrumentals and excellent guitar strumming define the quality of this track. The bird-like chipping at the beginning and the acoustic sounds are so unique and mesmerizing as such you can’t help but love this track; supposing you’re into sounds, instead of vocals in general.

6.) Candelight

Candelight is another well-balanced song that hovers in between rock and folk alternative music. The rendition is not bad at all, except for Goldie’s limited and a bit unclear vocals that appear somewhat overpowered by the instrumentals. That aside, the track is just another good one.

7.) Step Away

Step Away brings back the superb quality vibe and hook last seen in track two and three. I love the mild but distinguishable bass band that flows and accelerate along with the acoustic reverbs. While I didn’t get much of the lyrics, the enduring beat and percussion flow, especially as the track progresses, makes this song one of the best in the album. “Don’t step away,” is a song that seems to solicit perseverance. What a great nice song.

8). Reprise

Reprise once again slows down the action from the previous track with a soft and calculated tempo flow. The beat here appears a bit weird and makes you feel as if you were in some kind of Chinese song theatre. This track is good, but not one of the best songs on the album. It does what it is supposed to do: create the bait for the next song to come.

9.) Blind

“Coming back from the fog” are some of the beautiful lyrics that greet you in this track that is named after the album. “I can’t believe what I see in front of me, and that’s why I’m blind,” are some of the exceptional lyrics that define the glorious composition of this track. The song carries a well-balanced percussion and acoustic inflow that mirrors its bright and colorful synth. it is such a nice song with deeply connected lyrics.

10.) Looming Ghost

Looming Ghost took off from where the previous track stopped, this time bearing an electrifying start. The folklore and mild country beat reflect a bit of Brazilian salsa rendition. Once again, Goldie’s soft and faint-like vocals is the only drawback on this otherwise beautiful song. Who knows, the “looming ghost” may just be hanging on Goldie’s neck. While the lyric is not clearly discernable, the overall tempo and beautiful synths make this song a well-deserved closing track.