Review: Andrew Hoover Chances, Stances & Romances
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
A few weeks back, we gave you a sneak peek at new artist Andrew Hoover’s with his lead single “Lie to Me” off his debut album, Chances, Stances & Romances, set for release on September 22nd. We immediately fell in love with the uptempo track that features hints of R&B, soul, and funk with a clever pop twist, which left us anticipating listening to the full length album. Well, thanks to our friends at Rock Ridge Music, we got our hands on an advanced copy.
As it should, Chances, Stances & Romances, kicks off with “Lie to Me,” which is a nice introduction to Hoover’s sound for those unfamiliar with him. His self-taught, slap-style guitar playing sets him apart from counterparts and while his bio likens his sound to Marc Broussard and Ray LaMontagne, I’d probably equate him with Gavin DeGraw (vocally) when he burst on the scene. The DeGraw comparison is most notable on the last track of the album “Someday Cecilia,” a slow, raw, acoustic track where Hoover shines as he pines over a love.
