Wholesome listening from start to finish, Where The Light Gets In sees Pat McCay inject some soulful acoustic-edged melodies into a series of summer playlist-ready tracks. Over the course of 11 songs, the Cape Town-based artist firmly establishes his sound – a kind of what you-see-what-you-get balance between simple and upbeat that never fails to charm.
Unfolding at a leisurely pace, Where The Light Gets In is the sort of easy listening that goes down like an ice cold coke on a summer’s day. Ranging from unadorned strumming to fancy finger work, its largely acoustic-style guitar-led melodies form the bulk of the sound and the focus lies not in expansive soundscapes, but rather in McCay’s storytelling and his soulful vocals.
McCay’s approach to songwriting is commendable in its consistency. He’s not here to waste your time with sweet nothings and he tackles a myriad of topics – from love to liberation – with a candid introspectiveness that makes his songs both endearing and a worthwhile listen.
What really ties the album together, however, are McCay’s gravel-edged yet sublimely soothing vocals. Delivered with a folk-leaning earnestness that lays on the charm – you can’t help but be drawn in.
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