BY KYLIE IRWIN
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APRIL 6 – Gallant is an R&B singer-songwriter who has previously released his official debut album Ology to SoundCloud and other streaming sites. This is Gallant’s first album, but he had released an EP in 2014. I had never heard of him before this release, but after listening I am definitely a new fan.

Gallant’s 16-track on the record offers a sight of his range of artistic talent. He shows that he can hit basically any note needed. Listen to “Skipping Stones” and “Bourbon” to hear a huge range of vocals. He also has many different styles of music, and gives something for every music-lover to listen to. Some of the songs have a jazzy sound to them, others are straight R&B, and some could be classified as alternative. Since I had never listened to Gallant before this album, I didn’t have anything to really compare it to. I listened to his previous EP after listening to this album, and my opinion on him didn’t change. I really enjoy his sound and style of music.

The album is definitely unique, each song has its own sound. The one thing every song shares is his extensive ability with his vocals. It’s hard to get enough of them because he really is a fantastic singer. At times, the songs do sound similar, which can be a downfall. One time, I thought I was listening to “Bourbon” for about five minutes, but it had actually ended. The beat at the end of the song almost perfectly matched the beat of “Bone + Tissue,” which is the next immediate song. I ended up able to distinguish between the two, but at first did not realize at all. It’s good to know that he is consistent with sound, but it could be slightly changed up. My favorite is by far “Weight in Gold.” Other than that, I just liked all of the songs too much to actually pick a few to recommend. If you are going to listen to the album, you basically have to dive right into it, which I recommend doing.