Hey everyone, here's a review I got from Performer Magazine out of Boston, which I'm quite psyched about. Only thing is, they misprinted my website as the website from the country singer named scott gibson (who is obviously now my arch rival).
Here's the link for their site...it's about halfway down the page.
http://www.performermag.com/nep.recrevs.php
Scott Gibson —
Escape All Color
Produced by TJ Orscher and Scott Gibson
Theories are made to be tested — oftentimes even changed or improved. It is clear that Scott Gibson knows his music theory, but as a musician, he's bold enough to deviate from the typical chord structures to play more advanced plucking, strumming, and chord combinations that don't even exist in the standard school of music — yet.
Gibson is breaking the rules to mold his own unique sound, creating pleasing acoustic rock that never ceases to change and evolve. Although his songs aren't decorated with more than an occasional snare or other form of percussion, the listener doesn't necessarily notice the absence of said instruments when hearing Gibson play. His ingenuity on the guitar is enough to both drive and complete the music, as if an entire band is playing behind him.
Unlike so many other singer/songwriters, Gibson sings in a deep, commanding voice that draws attention to his lyrics. The guitarist, who began his music career in hardcore rock outfit In Pieces, has the vocal power of a rock band front man — a welcome change from the archetypal soft-spoken musings of most singer/songwriters.
Gibson initially moved from hardcore melodic rock to acoustic rock because he chose to go to college instead of touring nationally. Now, after graduating college and releasing Escape All Color, Gibson has matured, mellowed down, and written deeper lyrics. This album is solid from start to finish. Whether you're an exclusive fan of rock or singer/songwriters, you wouldn't be unfaithful to your roots if you liked the new Scott Gibson.
Thanks to the production of Escape All Color, the album is full of moments that give listeners a clear glimpse of Gibson's talent and originality as a guitarist, his fingers running gracefully up and down the neck of his guitar. (Self-released)
-Lauren Proctor