Alex Runo – Living & Breathing
First thing’s first – Alex Runo has some pipes. Some journalists from his native Sweden even (allegedly) call him the best singer in Sweden… One listen through his latest offering Living & Breathing (L&B) will have you feeling the same way – a five-song collection (plus a bonus live track) of previously unreleased Runo material that showcases what the man can really do… *sing* his heart out, to clarify. Runo’s emotional tenor is the highlight of this LP – that becomes evident right away. “No Good Gone” finds Runo belting in a powerful wail while effortlessly switching into airy falsetto moments later. There’s a retro rock flavor to “No Good Gone” that brings to mind efforts from Maroon 5 or even a SexyBack era Justin Timberlake track – Runo’s stuff would certainly fit comfortably on a shelf next to either of them. “White Flag” falls into this camp as well –[...]