Scottish singer Brooke Combe released her album, “Dancing On the Edge of the World,” on January 31, 2025 via Modern Sky UK. It is available on CD, vinyl, and streaming platforms. The album was mixed by Chris Taylor, produced by James Skelly, and mastered by Graeme Lynch.
This album encapsulates Combe’s soulful style with smooth
vocals and great instrumentation. The mixing of the album is perfect; the
vocals are clear and the instruments do not overpower the vocal tracks. Each
song has a different feel, but Combe’s sound and “voice” are cohesive across the
different songs.
There are 11 songs on the album. The songs are very down-to-earth
and relatable. While these songs may have a specific story behind them, listeners
will be able to connect them to situations in their own lives. This is powerful
and is not something many songwriters can accomplish. Only one of the songs is
labeled “explicit,” though there are a few “cuss” words across the album Combe wrote
the songs, which shows in how passionate she is in singing her songs.
Personally, my favorite song on the album is “This Town.” It
talks about living in a town you want to escape. The town is the same old, same
old without anything really happening. The singer wants to escape and break
free from the life she is living. People can relate to this feeling, especially
if they grew up in a small town but love big cities.
Overall, this album is a great representation of Combe’s
soulful style and excellent vocal capabilities. She is able to experiment with
various song styles successfully without losing her own personal sound. Her
songs are relatable, which will connect to people from all walks of life. The
songs all have different stories and sounds with something for everyone to enjoy.
Rating: 8/10 Pieces
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