Steve Louw - Between Time (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Alibi
02. We Had it All
03. Beggar Tonight
04. Giants Walk the Land
05. Killers
06. StreetJanes Dream#3
07. Do Me Good
08. Flowers from the Graves of Doves
09. Don't Leave a Heart Alone
10. Time to Get On
11. Get Real Gone
12. The Way Your Heart Beats
13. Take Me for a Ride
14. Streets of Rain
15. Cruel Hand of Fate
16. Free to Fly
17. You 'n Me Tonight
18. Cold Cold Rails
19. Ever Be Undone
20. Highway to the Sun

Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw’s highly anticipated third solo album Between Time.

With Between Time, he explores those moments that fall outside the strict constructs of time with songs that have past, present, and future, while using imagery that’s both timeless and present. Cut live in the studio with his same band; the music has a transcendent quality, a chemistry that blends craft and inspiration into something mystical.

The stars align on three songs recorded back-to-back on the same day. The heartfelt “Killers”, where ‘Killers with numbers not names, came killing across the plains’, flows into, ‘In the Badlands, sand turned to dust, outsiders stand, steel turned to rust’, on the driving “Giants Walk The Land” (co-written with Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie), and to a new beginning on “Time to Get On”, ‘As we face to the sun, it’s time to get on’.

Hearing the band discover the inherent passion and tenderness within the songs is part of the pleasure of Between Time. Their chemistry is evident on the low-down shuffle of “Do Me Good” and the country honk of “Alibi”. They swing hard on “Get Real Gone” and ratchet up the tension on “Flowers on The Graves of Doves”, a ringing, roiling number that conjures the mystery of early R.E.M.

You feel the band as much as you hear them, as on “Highway to the Sun”, the eight-minute exit to the 20-song collection. Louw is as much a member of the band as he is its leader. His steady, propulsive guitar playing providing as much of a connective tissue as his unguarded voice.

Collaborative energy is a crucial element of Between Time, extending to guest appearances by Joe Bonamassa, who accentuates the Blues on “Cruel Hand of Fate” with an explosive country-style solo. Added to that is Jim Moginie, whose eclectic guitar sound and creative force evoke the natural world’s power on “Giants Walk The Land”, and Hammond maestro Lachy Doley, who teases out the reassuring comfort lurking within “Streets of Rain”.

Between Time is a record filled with compassion and heart, a defining album for an artist who has consistently delivered great-sounding music over several decades.

Steve Louw's distinctive vocals take center stage throughout the album, delivering heartfelt lyrics that resonate with listeners on a deep level. The rich instrumentation and expert production create a lush sonic landscape that enhances the emotional impact of each song.

Listeners will be captivated by the storytelling woven into each track, drawing them in with introspective themes and universal truths. From upbeat anthems to introspective ballads, "Between Time (Deluxe)" offers a diverse range of musical experiences that showcase Steve Louw's versatility as an artist.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Steve Louw for the first time, this deluxe edition of "Between Time" is a must-have addition to any music collection. Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring sounds of one of South Africa's most acclaimed musicians and let the music transport you to another realm.

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