Album Review: David Ford - Charge

David Ford is leading the 'Charge' to notoriety on his 4th official studio album. It should deliver new fans and satisfy those already converted to the gravel vocals and meaningful lyrics of Mr. Ford.  


I've been a fan of David Ford ever since that video for the track 'I Don't Care What You Call Me' when a queue of ladies lined up to slap David in the face in an underground car park. So it's a pleasure to own David's new album 'Charge' and to be able to review it here now. Over the 10 tracks, 'Charge' once again confirms that David Ford is an outstanding songwriter with clever hooks, striking, meaningful lyrics and a wonderful voice.

There's a fine mix of genres within 'Charge' from the upbeat pop of the love song 'Proper Soul' to the bluesy 'Ballad of Miss Lilly' to charming strings accompanied 'Philadelphia Boy' to the energetic closing track 'Every Time'. The mix works relatively well without a poor track on the album.



Standout tracks for me are the one's with the energy. 'Pour a Little Poison' is a rousing opening track that demands finger clicking, foot tapping and head bopping. I adore the two fingers to the music industry that is the track 'Every Time' which you can hear above. The best song is 'Perfect Soul' which is so good it should be all over daytime radio.

'Every Time' sums up 'Charge' very well. After a decade trying to 'Make It', 'Charge' feels like the fun no frills album that an artist is likely to make free of the shackles of record companies and industry people. 'Charge' has some great tunes on there and is worthy of your attention if you like decent rock/pop music.

David Ford - Charge [11 out of 12]

Buy The Album: http://www.davidfordmusic.com/music/

Tour Dates

  • Wed Apr 3rd 2013 - London - The Scala - BUY TICKETS
  • Thu Apr 4th 2013 - Birmingham - Hare and Hounds - BUY TICKETS
  • Fri Apr 5th 2013 - Nottingham - Rescue Rooms and Stealth - BUY TICKETS
  • Sat Apr 6th 2013 - Dublin - The Venue - BUY TICKETS
  • Sun Apr 7th 2013 - Belfast - Empire Music Hall - BUY TICKETS
  • Sat Jun 1st 2013 - Windsor - Uni of Windsor - BUY TICKETS
  • Thu Jun 6th 2013 - Cambridge - Club Passim - BUY TICKETS
  • Fri Jun 7th 2013 - Northampton - Iron Horse Music Hall - BUY TICKETS
  • Sun Jun 9th 2013 - Piermont - Turning Point - BUY TICKETS
  • Tue Jun 11th 2013 - New York - Rockwood Music Hall - BUY TICKETS
  • Wed Jun 12th 2013 - New York - Rockwood Music Hall - BUY TICKETS
  • Thu Jun 13th 2013 - Asbury Park - The Saint - BUY TICKETS
  • Fri Jun 14th 2013 - Philadelphia - World Cafe Live - BUY TICKETS
  • Sun Jun 16th 2013 - Arlington - IOTA Club &Cafe - BUY TICKETS
  • Wed Jun 19th 2013 - San Francisco - Hotel Utah - BUY TICKETS
  • Wed Jun 26th 2013 - Los Angeles - Bootleg Theater - BUY TICKETS

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