“Threeways” – Kevin Sullivan

“Threeways,”, Kevin Sullivan’s new album, is a moving tribute to the Australian Outback and life’s crossroads. The album, which explores themes of family, life, love, and death´, is a beautiful tapestry of songs that were mastered by William Bowden, a Grammy Award winner for mastering Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”.

Sullivan’s goal in writing “Threeways” was to capture the pulsating pace of the Outback, and he pulls it off with a style that calls to country music greats like Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. A famous landmark in the outback of Australia, the Threeways Roadhouse beckons listeners with its title track´, representing the warmth and hospitality of the locals.

The record takes listeners on a personal journey with Sullivan as much as it does with the red centre of Australia. He weaves his distinctive voice and rhythm guitar sound into each song, making listeners feel elated and excited´. The varied style of Sullivan is showcased by the album’s crossroads artwork, which depicts his many journeys, both in terms of real and metaphorical travels.

The influence of multiple artists on “Threeways” enriches Sullivan’s music with soul. On songs like “The Piano Player” and “On The Run”, his father’s influence as a Dixieland jazz pianist is palpable through the incorporation of horns and keys. Songs composed with his wife, Belinda Sullivan, and touching duets like “High Country Snows” bring a personal dimension to the album.

From the upbeat “The Stroll” to the heartfelt “Brother” and “Get Your Affairs In Order,” every track on “Threeways” resounds with genuine passion. Infusing his music with the subjects that drive him, Sullivan writes about actual people and places.

In sum, Kevin Sullivan’s “Threeways” exemplifies the strength of musical narrative. While listening to this record, you can’t help but feel the sway of the Outback and think about the turning points in your own life. If you enjoy country, jazz, or simply excellent storytelling, you should definitely add “Threeways” to your playlist.