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Trip Inside reviewed by No More Division

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Thanks to the team at No More Division for their review of Trip Inside, published this morning!

Ted Rogen scored the album at 3.5 out of 5, commenting that “[Soames] opens with “Sun In Squares” which is a funky rock song. It’s catchy and a good opener. The mood is upbeat and lively. … [In Whispers in Paris] there is a distinct ’80s vibe that is not too far off from Richard Marx.

Speaking of other decades Soames pulls off an old classic guitar solo on “Trip Inside” as well as the famous talking guitar effect made popular by Peter Frampton. “Fly” is a highlight amongst the batch. The song is hopeful, optimistic and certainly does have a feeling of flying.”

“Trip Inside isn’t exactly an album that will have an easy time finding its way into the underground but it will be appreciated by an audience who has a penchant for pop music.”

Check out the full review at http://www.nomoredivision.com/indie-music-album-reviews/chris-soames-trip-inside.NMD

Ellan Vannin

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This is a traditional Manx folk song whose lyrics were written by Eliza Craven Green before the end of the 19th century and set to music by a certain J. Townsend. In 1998, it was covered by the Bee Gees, who were born on the island. The song was originally in 3/4 and I’ve left half a verse out for arrangement purposes; a little artistic license 🙂 “Ellan Vannin”, the alternative name for this track, means “Isle of Man” in Manx.