Artist: Adrian Bourgeois
Album: Self-titled
Genre: Rock/Pop, Singer/Songwriter
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Adrian Bourgeois’ bio doesn’t pull any punches, and after the first handful of listens to his self-titled debut album, it’s easy to see why the Bay Area singer/songwriter sounds so confident. The disc took a few spins to get me fully immersed, but sure enough, I was tapping my toes all the way to work that day. Best described as a cozier, coffee-shop Beatles sound, it’s easy to see where Mr. Bourgeois gets his inspiration and one almost expects the track “Hey Juniper” to begin with a “Hey, Jude…” However, this is no copycat disc. The variation in instruments and backing vocals, paired with Bourgeois’s own soothingly sweet harmonies, ensures that the songs stay interesting and engaging from beginning to end.

Standout tracks: “Mr. Imaginary Friend,” “Melt In My Mind.”

- Review submitted by Lauren Mulcahy.

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