Although I should have introduced you to this album and artist when this album was released in January, I think the title says it all....."Better late than never". And no, this is not Criss Angel, the illusionist, this is Chris Angel, the musician. This Chris Angel uses music to create and illusion or illustrate a story to us through song. This is much harder to do, in my opinion - instead of showing us what to see, he takes us on a journey and allows us to see our own story.

I'm sure this is a stand out from the typical genres we've featured already. This album, and Chris' style is very folk driven with a celtic influence. The lyrics and instrumentals are very crisp and clear and this is an album best suited for a quiet night sitting around a table with friends drinking and talking - the way it was recorded is quite intimate, as if he recorded it just for the listener. It's almost as if you are in a pub in a small fishing village on the East Coast of Canada and he is on stage. Chris' voice is easy to listen to and he controls his voice and instruments with ease and grace.

With most artists leaning towards popular music and rock, I think Chris must be commended for following his heart and creating something that most people in his demographic would not be brave enough to. Is he an old soul, or just wise and talented beyond his years? You decide....

iTunes, Chris Angel, CBC Radio 3

~Sugarwilla