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Tim Guy: Big World

Tim Guy likes to write his albums in different locations – ‘Blazey’ in
Melbourne, and ‘Hummabyes’ in Auckland – and this time he’s gone to
Barcelona, giving his third album an inspired, international vibe.
‘Big World’ focuses on Guy’s radio-friendly pop music, with big
choruses, and laid back melodies, which come to the fore on Beatle one
of the most hook-laden songs I’ve heard in a long time, while You
Bring The Gold is reminiscent of The Ruby Suns, with muted vocals and
stuttering beats. Much of the material present here has an early ’70s
singer songwriter feel to it, with hazy soul harmonies and funky
rhythms, best exemplified in Love Pie, with its very relaxed almost
country-pop delivery. Recorded in his Auckland home, with assistance
from flatmate Jeremy Toy (Opensouls) and Ben King (Goldenhorse), and
mixed by the ubiquitous Jol Mulholland, this is a classic pop album
and a change in direction from ‘Hummabyes’ gentle alt-folk, but
showcases his talents as a songwriter just as well. Tim Guy seems to
fly under the pop radar, but this collection may just bring him into
the limelight.

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