Album Review: Paul Greene & The Other Colours - Behind The Stars

One-time athlete Paul Greene again brings his love of folk and pop to the fore with his latest release. Greene has enlisted a rhythm section this time around to liven things up. For those who have followed Greene's career, this album signals a return to his rock/pop origins. Behind The Stars is immediate and is another vehicle to showcase his well-loved vocal ability.

The single Crossfire is a memorable, hook-laden tune with a great chorus that works with Greene's turn of phrase. As usual it is his voice that is the magic ingredient. Having spent the last year or two producing other people's records, Greene is obviously excited to be back on his own musical path. Songs such as Edge Of The World and Her Minor Key show that Greene has a great sense of melody and  isn't afraid to sing about relationships and personal insights.

If there's a criticism of Behind The Stars it's that the album is a little short and old-fashioned stylistically. The simple rock format of bass, guitar and drums is hard to keep exciting over a whole album. The title track is the most experimental of all these songs and it sets a mood for the following escapades in humanity's ups and downs.

I expect that Greene will flirt with more varied genres in the future and deliver some incredible pop gems in the future. For now his pub roots come through on these little insights.