Ben Howard has smashed the music world like a storm with his brand spanking new album 'Every Kingdom' featuring songs like 'Old Pine' and 'Keep Your Head Up'. His music is clearly influenced by those of the likes of Bob Dylan, Frightened Rabbit and Damien Rice as the meaning behind his songs mirror those of most folk singers. Howard represents the folk genre within his warming ,tracks ranging from the mellow guitar and subtle violin to the twang of drums which enhance the folk vibe during the tracks.
But why has Howard suddenly become this huge sensation? Is it the audiences need for constant fresh faces within the music industry? Is it because he is yet another heartthrob to gaze at and people are just jumping on the Howard band wagon or is it genuinely because of the soft wonderful music he produces? Its definitely a tough one in this case.
In my opinion although he is a greatly talented man and produces songs according to my own personal music taste, he still lacks the unique edge to his songs and this has happened before with newcomers like Ed Sheeran for example who become famous because of his heart warming songs but then fade out when another similar act appears. We are still welcoming Ben Howard to the charts and we shall see if he stays there and stays successful. Is there room in the music industry for Howard? Please comment your thoughts below . :)
Beau x
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