PREMIERE: Brooks Forsyth Impresses with Album ‘So Much Beyond Us’

By SHARON JENNINGS

Brooks Forsyth gives a new spin on Americana music with his appealing third album, So Much Beyond Us.

For his latest work, So Much Beyond Us, the handsome North Carolina-born Forsyth sings about the good times as well as the challenges life brings.

See Brooks Forsyth perform at Bobby’s Idle Hour on Sept. 14 during Americana Fest.

It’s clear that Forsyth has squeezed a lot of experiences in as he travels the country with his songs. With So Much Beyond Us, Forsyth writes about the people he’s encountered and the lessons he’s learned over his 29 years of life.

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‘So Much Beyond Us’ is New-Style Country

The album is a collection of new-style country Americana, influenced by country and contemporary music. His music is a blend of Hank Williams and Pure Prairie League, in particular on the song  “Ain’t Got The Time.” Forsyth’s songs blend new sound with the beloved country rock sound of the  1970s.

Forsyth worked with producers Buzz and Parker Cason on the recording. Musicians on the album include guitarist Sadler Vaden of Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit, Grand Old Opry fiddler Eamon McLoughlin, bassist Michael Rinne and drummer Jon Radford.

The varied selection of songs on So Much Beyond Us are presented in an appealing array. Brooks’ voice makes the listener want to hear more. His songs are highlighted by experienced finger picking and down-home country storytelling, then he will change the pace with modern songs about issues of today.

 

Brooks Forsyth: Respect for Tradition

It’s clear that Forsyth has a respect for tradition. His cover of the 1934 Delmores tune, “Blue Railroad Train” is an example of his ability to process, capture and then advance the classics. The track features his complicated but easy sounding blues style. Forsyth finishes the album on a strong note with “Little Coal Mining Town” and “Heaven is But Going Home.”