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Album Review: Stephen Cummings - Nothing To Be Frightened Of

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"Stephen Cummings at his most stripped-back and vulnerable"

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Bashed out with long-term cohort Shane O’Mara at the helm in one quick burst with little in the way of embellishment, Nothing To Be Frightened Of finds inveterate singer-songwriter Stephen Cummings at his most stripped-back and vulnerable. His already expressive vocals seem to gain more character with age, but it’s his craftsmanship that shines. The album is routinely strong but tracks like Love Is A Hurting Thing, Mr Misery and the title track sit proudly alongside anything he’s penned during his illustrious career.