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Joshua Warden - Always This

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"There's something to be said for what you do when no one's watching you," states Joshua Warden to begin the song "Midnight" on his Always This album. It's a line from the most representative song on his sneakily good album. Warden sings with a smooth, sexy voice that sounds best when the world is darker and quieter after midnight.

Musically, Warden's vocalizations are always gentle and easy on the ears. They're rooted in R&B, but certainly not churchy soul or Saturday night funk. Instead, for instance, finger snap-like percussion drives the keyboard melody of "Like a Rose," whereas a somber electric piano groove leads "The Turning Quiet."

While Warden has the voice that could woo the clothes off a church-going-girl-next-door, he chooses to sing more philosophical songs, instead. To that point, "The Line" speaks about how "There is no right way/There is no wrong way." It even features a rap section, making this track the most modern sounding track on the album.

At times, Warden comes off as a slightly more sinister Sting. He's not really a sinister guy, though. He's one sexy vocalist, and he just can't help it.

Joshua Warden - Always This
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