Balladeer paints a curious image of Alan Bonner. He seems a vibrant soul, not affixed to any aesthetic in particular, almost a bard of sorts in his execution, and unafraid to put himself on full display. Which is good considering that he is unquestionably the focal point of his sophomore record – Balladeer is built … READ MORE
Alan Bonner releases his second album ‘Balladeer’ amidst a whirling dervish of melancholic pianos and Bowie influenced vocal inflections. Dealing with the themes of love, hope and redemption, ‘Balladeer’ is certainly not unique in terms of its content, but in amongst the faux-folk on offer there is a core that hints at something special in … READ MORE
Part time romantic and part time reflective, Alan Bonner’s folksy approach while maintaining a pop sensibility recalls the magic of Rufus Wainwright. The Brit’s 9-song Balladeer takes you on a journey of ambition and loss, but no worries, you’ll be tapping your fingers and swaying your head the entire ride. Accompanied by tender guitar picking … READ MORE
For Alan Bonner, the timing couldn’t be better. With the wildfire success of Ed Sheeran and Mumford and Sons, the mood is right once again for sensitive singer songwriters with a more organic approach to their art. Suffolk-born Bonner has just released Balladeer, a second album which may just chime with these down-at-heel times. It’s … READ MORE
Unsigned musicians can be hit or miss but Briton Alan Bonner‘s second self-released album Balladeer is a hit. While most critics are quick to point out the parallels between Mr. Bonner and similar English songwriters, say Elton John or early David Bowie, those comparisons are rather superficial and don’t garner Mr. Bonner enough credit for … READ MORE
Modern day bard Alan Bonner combines personal tales and stories of life with oodles of piano and the infrequent ukulele deviations on his new record, Balladeer. It’s the follow-up to his 2008 debut, Songs For The Heart Shaped, and is considerably scaled back – the second effort is frequently skeletal, stripped of all excess fat, … READ MORE
Alan Bonner releases Balladeer tomorrow. Bonner juxtaposes different musical textures that sometimes contrast with and at other times underline his song’s subject matter. A sprightly ukulele part and ear-catching handclaps feature on ‘Lighthouse’, despite the lyrics being concerned with the end of a relationship: “please don’t tell me I’m amazing, so amazing that you’re going … READ MORE
Albums of the Week Alan Bonner – Balladeer Alan Bonner’s second release is a raw, personal and sincere work. The emotional swells, on show in the politically-edged lyrics of ‘Rainbow Man’, give the album the intimacy of an unadulterated confession. Songs such as the self-consciously gritty ‘Talia’ – a devotional piece to his best friend … READ MORE
London based troubadour Alan Bonner is offering gorgeous ballad ‘Talia’ for free. The track oozes grace, with beautiful strings harnessing Alan’s voluptuous vocals and showcases his wonderful talent for crafting stunning music, powered by passion and artistic flare. https://soundcloud.com/altpr/talia His brand new album is receiving some fantastic critical acclaim, and his tour has kicked off … READ MORE
I’m not sure what A Land Boner is, or why Alan Bonner would be confused with one. Whatever. In light of that fake holiday coming up, Vday, I present to you lady-boner encourage-r Alan Bonner, a young singer/songwriter/’balladeer’ (his EP is titled Balladeer, out March 4th) from somewhere over in the UK (accent, ladies!). He … READ MORE
