Chip Houston: Daybreak
Chasing the Dark and Daybreak. The titles express the maturing of both music and life of Chip Houston, an Atlanta-based singer/songwriter gearing up for the release of his sophomore album, Daybreak, recorded with Grammy-winning producer Mitch Dane. Much has changed for Chip between the two records; marriage, a new job, a new home, and solidifying of dreams and purpose. He has a big-league voice that carries both albums. But the hint of timidity and uncertainty that restrained Chasing the Dark is nowhere to be found on Daybreak. “We’re aimless, but we’re going somewhere,” Chip sang on the first record, as if conscious that it was a stop on the way to something bigger.
Bigger, this time, means musical stripping, dedicated songwriting, and a good deal of soul bearing via acoustic duets with guitarist Willi Boos. The result is vocals and guitar front and center and a cohesive, catchy hour of great music.
Bigger also means greater spiritual emphasis and personal transparency. The two radio-friendly songs, I Belong to Love and Audience of One could be considered creedal statements. Daybreak narrates the Genesis tale of Jacob wrestling an angel in order to receive divine blessing. October Brings Me Down tells of divorce and suicide. Waiting on You speaks of longing for heaven.
Though spiritual, this is not a kumbayah record. Houston’s faith is a manly one of conviction and determination. He is Jacob wrestling for the blessing on Daybreak. He is refusing to give into regret, shortcomings, and popular opinion on Audience of One. With Daybreak, Chip puts his “hand to the plow” as if to say “this is who I am and what I’m about, take it or leave it.”
Daybreak is set to release on April 29. Gifted with a sound business sense and solid work ethic in addition to the stellar voice, Chip wants to hit the ground running with Daybreak. He has a flurry of shows through Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas over the coming months. Get out, enjoy a show, pick up the new record, and give it a well-deserved listen. You will be glad you did.
for more see: http://www.chiphouston.com
listen or purchase Daybreak on CdBaby
Bigger, this time, means musical stripping, dedicated songwriting, and a good deal of soul bearing via acoustic duets with guitarist Willi Boos. The result is vocals and guitar front and center and a cohesive, catchy hour of great music.
Bigger also means greater spiritual emphasis and personal transparency. The two radio-friendly songs, I Belong to Love and Audience of One could be considered creedal statements. Daybreak narrates the Genesis tale of Jacob wrestling an angel in order to receive divine blessing. October Brings Me Down tells of divorce and suicide. Waiting on You speaks of longing for heaven.
Though spiritual, this is not a kumbayah record. Houston’s faith is a manly one of conviction and determination. He is Jacob wrestling for the blessing on Daybreak. He is refusing to give into regret, shortcomings, and popular opinion on Audience of One. With Daybreak, Chip puts his “hand to the plow” as if to say “this is who I am and what I’m about, take it or leave it.”
Daybreak is set to release on April 29. Gifted with a sound business sense and solid work ethic in addition to the stellar voice, Chip wants to hit the ground running with Daybreak. He has a flurry of shows through Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas over the coming months. Get out, enjoy a show, pick up the new record, and give it a well-deserved listen. You will be glad you did.
for more see: http://www.chiphouston.com
listen or purchase Daybreak on CdBaby
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