MUSIC REFLECTION: Steve Louw’s ‘Thunder and Rain’ — balancing light and darkness

  • 📰 dailymaverick
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 66 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 30%
  • Publisher: 84%

South Africa Headlines News

South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines

The blood of our fathers lights the road we’re on — moving out of the darkness to a place in the sun. These are the words that usher in the conclusion of I’m Coming Home, the last song on Thunder and Rain, the new album by veteran South African rocker ...

, the 2021 album that found Louw returning to active duty after a 13-year absence. After this prolonged period away from the spotlight, Louw discovered an audience eager to hear new music from the singer/songwriter:received strong reviews and earned a nomination for Best Rock Album at the South African Music Awards in 2022.

Revitalised by his comeback, Louw was soon back in the studio recording a new collection of songs with the team responsible for. Returning to the fold are Grammy-nominated keyboardist Kevin McKendree, guitarist Rob McNelley, bassist Alison Prestwood and drummer Greg Morrow, with Doug Lancio serving as a versatile multi-instrumentalist.

With producer Kevin Shirley — a longtime friend and colleague of Louw’s who has also worked with Joe Bonamassa, John Hiatt, Robert Cray Band, and the Black Crowes — behind the boards,shares some sonic similarities with its acclaimed predecessor, yet it has its own distinctive character.crackled with the pent-up energy of an artist eager to unburden his feelings in the wake of a long hiatus,unfurls at a relaxed pace.

, a song where acoustic guitars give the track a steady, windblown propulsion, one that muscles through on the chorus: he’s a man on a mission, one dedicated to the task at hand.This sense of purpose flows throughout Louw’s career. It was there on the two records he made with his first band, All Night Radio, including 1986’s, the album on which he first collaborated with Kevin Shirley.

. The film raised Louw’s international profile, leading to his collaboration with Queen’s Brian May and Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart on

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 3. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Dismal Sharks hammered in Durban rain as Cardiff make history | SportThe Sharks were woeful in the Durban rain on Sunday night, going down 35-0 to Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship clash they would like to forget as soon as possible. | Sport24news Sport24news We would all like to forget that, it was sad to watch, I feel sorry for the people who braved that weather to watch.
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

Cardiff blank toothless SharksCardiff blank toothless Sharks Cardiff produced a dazzling performance in the Durban rain to claim a famous 35-0 victory over the Sharks on Sunday. Will there be a another riot or looting in Durban
Source: TheSAnews - 🏆 25. / 59 Read more »

WATCH | Motorists loot overturned truck on Durban freewayWhile rain pounded on the N3 near the Mariannhill toll plaza in KwaZulu-Natal, motorists looted a truck that had overturned on Sunday night. What was truck carrying? I didn't see white people looting? Why is that?
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »

WATCH | Motorists loot overturned truck on Durban freewayWhile rain pounded on the N3 near the Mariannhill toll plaza in KwaZulu-Natal, motorists looted a truck that had overturned on Sunday night. No police (again) I wonder why no owner of looted trucks ever sued the fkn useless government. I mean neglecting the public safety and not assisting in protecting the load the police is accomplice the criminals. Kzn style looters like cockroaches swarming....
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

Landslide hits Italian island of Ischia, one woman dead, 10 missing - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.A woman was found dead and around 10 people were still missing on the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide engulfed buildings during heavy rain on Saturday, a local Italian government official said.
Source: SABCNews - 🏆 37. / 51 Read more »

Rescue workers search for missing people after landslide on Italy's Ischia Island - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Emergency workers stepped up efforts to find 11 people missing on the Southern Italian holiday island of Ischia, a day after a landslide caused by torrential rain devastated a small town on Sunday.
Source: SABCNews - 🏆 37. / 51 Read more »