This is Dubliner Kenny Bogan’s third album, showcasing a singer and a songwriter of easy confidence, basking in the quality of Jon Reynold’s reverent production.
Bogan sings in his natural voice, which brings an added realism to such classy pop-rock songs as ‘Lost’, ‘Folded Myself In Your Arms’, the title track and the more acoustic-based ‘My Own Redemption’. The latter is a good example of Bogan’s determination to write songs out of conviction, giving them a sense of reality that takes them beyond the field of mere tuneful ditties. ‘Better Learn How’ benefits from Reynolds’ drumming, which adds considerable poke to a track with soulful depth. There’s an attractive languor to ‘Three Colours’.
At its best, The Skinhead and the Daisy sparkles and crackles with fervent emotion. Well worth a listen.