Allan Rayman: Roadhouse 01 (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Hot on Sale

It s all about the music for Toronto singer-songwriter Allan Rayman, who shuns the spotlight and would rather his art speak for itself. The approach is not unlike that of the beginnings of a fellow Torontonian, The Weeknd. Musically, however, Rayman relies on rock, blues, funk and soul tropes to get his emotive inner-workings out. Roadhouse 01, the debut album from the enigmatic artist, feels distinct and heartfelt, with a gritty, raw mood at the center of the tracks. In addition to aforementioned genres, Rayman incorporates trap r&b sounds into some of the songs: check Repeat featuring Jessie Reyez, Shelby Moves, or Left Alone. The less-is-more opener Wolf also leaves a lasting impression, with Faust Road and Head Over Heel also being highlights. Productions are varied but never over reach, which is great as there is plenty of room for Rayman s vocals, the real attraction here, to pop . This is the red vinyl pressing of the album.