Steve Forbert (from the album Daylight Savings Time

Steve Forbert (from the album Daylight Savings Time

Steve Forbert (from the album Daylight Savings Time available on Blue Rose Music) (by Lee Zimmerman)
 
It’s been nearly 50 years since Steve Forbert, a small-town boy from Mississippi, followed his dream and made his way to New York City, where, in short order, he was proclaimed by the media as another ‘new Dylan’. He was in good company at the time. Bruce Springsteen and John Prine also took that title. Nevertheless, it signaled an auspicious beginning for his career, but given his boyish, down-home charm and unassuming affability, he quickly made his mark as a Folksinger who boasted a good measure of populist appeal. Happily, despite the early kudos he was accorded, and a hit record of sorts, the earnest and engaging “Romeo’s Tune”, Forbert never fell into the trap of being a one hit wonder, and while his residency in the top 40 was limited, he was still able to claim a consistent string of impressive albums that were soon to follow.
 
With Daylight Savings Time, his 20th studio album to date, Forbert reaffirms that affable attitude and the easy-going charm that have always been so central to his sound and style. In this case, it’s based on a decidedly upbeat and optimistic set of songs, one that basks in the glow of sunny sentiments and ever-present affirmation. He expresses contentment and contemplation, easily apparent in the optimistic glow of “Clouds Roll Past the Day” — a paean to the joys of nature, and the album’s eagerly affirmative single, “Sound Existence” -
 
‘Yeah, to chirping crickets and to daylight savings time!
The best ain't yet to come, but you could still get by just fine’
 
That agreeable, easy-going attitude pervades the album overall, from the joy and jubilation that rings through “Pour a Little Glitter on It, Baby”, to the wistful repast of “Tomorrow Song”, the wisdom and reflection found in “One Lone Leaf”, and the life lessons shared in “The Blues”. So too, when Steve Forbert opts for a boogie beat for “Simon Says” or takes on a jaunty rhythm with “Guilt Tripper”, the unbounded appeal is fully fueled.

Granted, these are troubled times, but leave it to Steve Forbert to find happiness within reach. And that makes Daylight Savings Time well-timed indeed. (by Lee Zimmerman)
 
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