John Wesley - a way you'll never be (2016) [Hi-Res]

„A Way You'll Never Be,“ the eighth studio album from John Wesley, brings a modernized return to the classic progressive rock albums of the Seventies. Wesley is standing on the shoulders of his influences such as Rush, Pink Floyd, and Porcupine Tree with the stylings of guitarists such as Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, and Warren Haynes.

John Wesley has built a long and varied career as a songwriter, 'sideman' guitarist, and recording artist. His music has been called lyrically sensitive and musically dynamic. His songwriting style incorporates emotionally-charged vocals that evoke the honesty and intimacy of Roger Waters and Patty Griffin coupled with a melodic yet intricate guitar style reminiscent of David Gilmour, Alex Lifeson, and Jeff Beck.

John Wesley has performed as sideman, guitarist/vocalist for critically acclaimed UK based recording act Porcupine Tree, during the 'In Absentia,' 'Deadwing,' 'Fear of a Blank Planet,' and 'The Incident' world tours. He has performed in the band for nine years, culminating in 2010 with sold out performances at Radio City Music Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.

„a way you'll never be' was fairly big step for me in that I have worked extremely hard at bringing the two sides of my writing together; the 'acoustic singer songwriter' and the 'electric heavy guitar' elements. This album is most certainly the set of songs that has successfully combined my introspective lyrics with the aggressive type of guitar playing and writing that I love. Mark Prator and Sean Malone brought the songs to life as an amazing rhythm section. The themes of the lyrics, the melodies, and the playing make these my favourite, most cohesive and adventurous set of tracks to date. Stylistically the songs revisit some of the guitar music of the 70's that grabbed me and made me want to be a guitarist. Sonically I combined those 70's big guitar tones with the modern sounds available to us as guitarists today.' (John Wesley)

John Wesley, guitars, vocals
Ian Medhurst, guitars
Sean Malone, bass
Mark Prator, drums

Tracklist:
01. John Wesley - by the light of a sun (5:30)
02. John Wesley - a way you'll never be (7:18)
03. John Wesley - to outrun the light (7:08)
04. John Wesley - the revolutionist (5:58)
05. John Wesley - nada (5:41)
06. John Wesley - the silence in coffee (5:09)
07. John Wesley - unsafe space (4:17)
08. John Wesley - sun.a.rose (6:45)
09. John Wesley - epic (4:51)
10. John Wesley - pointless endeavors (3:39)