Kelly Finnigan – A Lover Was Born – Released 18/10/24

Description

Distance as a measure of time and place informs Kelly Finnigans, A Lover Was Born with a grit and grace that turns passion into virtue. The latest solo release from The Monophonics frontman roots itself in the best traditions of midwest soul labels like King, Curtom, Dakar, and the Bodie Recording Company. A Lover Was Born is a testimony that these deep cut grooves are not resigned to nostalgia, instead, they are at the burning heart of longing and hope. The journey Finnigan takes listeners on over Lovers eleven tracks echo the state of motion and growth since his solo debut, The Tales People Tell (2019). These two records bookend a prolific period of output, including a pair of Monophonics albums, a Christmas album, a mixtape, and a full slate of producing other artists (The Ironsides, Alanna Royale, the Sextones). Theres nothing like making records, says Finnigan. It feels like thats my purpose the reason I was put on this earth. Written in California, Ohio, and Staten Island, Kelly Finnigan collaborated with old friends in and outside the studio. I enjoy working alone but its not how you want to make a recordalmost everybody I brought in for this album Ive worked with, toured with or spent a great deal of time with. Max and Joe Ramey (The Ironsides), Jimmy James (Parlor Greens), Sergio Rios (Orgone), Joey Crispiano (Dap Kings) and Jay Mumford (aka J-Zone) all contribute to the overall sound of A Lover Was Born.