Step Out Into The Sun

Description

Brilliant collection of catchy melodies and warm ballads from English singer-songwriter Roger Knott. Recorded in Nashville with the prestigious talents of Nanci Griffith’s sidemen.
The third album by the British singer-songwriter steps forward with a varied collection of catchy melodies and warm longing ballads. Textured with a deft blend of acoustic and electric guitars with supporting keyboards and vocals, Knott moves easily from the country swing of "I Can't Find Anybody" and the exquisite ballad "The Sound of Your Name" to the homesick melancholy of "Seeing Ireland Again" and the mid-tempo country-rock of "Late Bloom."
Recorded by Knott in Nashville under the direction of producer Clive Gregson, “Step Out Into the Sun” also marks the continuation of the artist's recent track work with Nashville-based German musician Thomm Jutz (Mary Gauthier, Nanci Griffith). The album's team of players also includes Pat McInerney (Nanci Griffith, Don Williams) on drums and percussion; singer-songwriter Le Ann Etheridge on bass guitar and backing vocals; plus contributions from ex-Whiskeytown steel player Mike Daly and saxist/flautist Jim Hoke. The songs resulted from a period of personal upheaval and find Knott mixing life's hard facts with messages of prevailing hopefulness. Some are touched by a pervasive air of melancholy. Stepping off that path, the almost hymn-like "Here‘s To A Free World" is Roger's response to world leaders’ use of the word ‘freedom‘.
Tracks; 1. Call Me Back / 2. I Can’t Find Anybody / 3. High On Leaving / 4. Late Bloom / 5. The Sound Of Your Name / 6. Seeing Ireland again / 7. The Devil Riding By / 8. Only The Heart Can Sing / 9. Surprise (Open Your Eyes) / 10. Good Times Have None To Spare / 11. I Thought You’d Always Be There / 12. Here’s To A Free World / 13. Laugh At The Rain / 14. Free World (Reprise)