Paul Bibbins has a way with his songwriting that makes the songs reliably engaging throughout their lengthy runtimes and long-winded progressions. Exploring his songwriting to the depths on his latest studio album Disenchantment at a Distance, Bibbins is taking us on a journey through meaty riffs, shuffling guitar arrangements, and shapeshifting beats.
American singer and songwriter Paul Bibbins is based in Dallas, Texas, and his weapon of choice is the guitar. Making his guitar squeal and wail, Bibbins is clearly inspired by the freeform bluesiness of Jimi Hendrix, an inspiration that we can easily spot in the vocals and vocal delivery as well, resulting in songs that are charismatic, highlighting a confident songwriter and bluesman.
The music on Disenchantment at a Distance (REDUX) is intricate and finely nuanced. The songs are for the most part lengthy, taking their time to develop their riffs and vocal ideas, laying them down in a lo-fi barrage of blues rock that’s charming and true to the soul of the music the songs are inspired by. Throughout the 9 songs on Disenchantment at a Distance, we are faced with a rich mix of uniformly high and bustling dynamics and terrific guitar playing that blends complex rhythm chops with endless lead guitar licks. All in all, Paul Bibbins’s sound is pulling and enjoyable, crafting exciting music and taking us on a delightful journey to a different era of music altogether.
Disenchantment at a Distance (REDUX) is a worthwhile listen for lovers of classic, bluesy, guitar-driven rock with lush riffs, intricate guitar work, charismatic vocal work, and intricate songwriting.
