CD | Lewis Evans | The Ascent

After 2 albums, an EP, and prestigious collaborations (Keren Ann, Juliette Armanet, Herman Dune, Gaëtan Roussel), Lewis Evans released his third album in 2022, "L'Ascension." A child of Liverpool, former frontman of The Lanskies, and adopted Norman, Lewis Evans structures his intimate songs like so many hits, a science inspired by Leonard Cohen's songwriting, the epics of Echo and The Bunnymen, or the anthems of Oasis. A delightful and captivating album, recorded in a joyful frenzy with his band during the summer of 2021. And Fred Buchet, his loyal arranger since 2016, once again blended mandolins and acoustic guitars during the 15 days of summer sessions at L'Abbaye. But this time, Lewis, a great fan of The Divine Comedy's delicate pop and the sixties innovations of The Beatles, Yardbirds, and Kinks, enriches his compositions with daring textures.