Reviewed by Sue Rann

This doesn't sound like a debut! Shawn McDonald melds effortlessly between singing and rapping like an un-vocoded Craig David, or a slightly more gravelly Bedingfield (Daniel, not Natasha!). The setup here is acoustic guitar and one voice, backing is subtle but interesting, and the production style and electronic touches along with the light soul/hip-hop edge give the whole thing real crossover appeal. "Gravity" was released in the US as a single and it's the most instantly grabbing track here. Lyrics throughout are thoughtful and open. Shawn McDonald is not just good to listen to; he's worth listening to.

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