A Prophet Among Men
You probably have never heard of Chuck Prophet (neither have I) until now, but it sure baffles me why not. A veteran singer-songwriter for the past 20-some years, Prophet really hasn’t had his share of recognition. But I tell you–take one (or 5) listens to Prophet’s latest album Soap and Water, and you’ll be praising his abilities until you’re blue in the proverbial face.
Prophet seems to channel Tom Petty in his guitar, Dylan in his tone, and Mark Knopfler in his voice. Prophet sounds cool and assured on Soap and Water, his confident baritone filling well with the bluesy folk rhythms. He effortlessly moves from ballads like glazey harmonious “Happy Ending” to the more upbeat rock tracks like the southern twangy “Freckle” or the spoken word “Down Time”. Prophet seems to tie it all in with his fresh witty ‘isms, his excellent musicianship, and (you guessed it) a children’s choir. It seems as though Prophet is indeed a wise elder, a statesmen of a generation of singer-songwriter rockers teaching the youngins how to lay it down.
Go, go, go and buy Soap and Water.
Listen to “Freckle” (5/5)
Listen to “Happy Ending” (4.8/5)
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