Go ahead- try to label tom newton. Not easily tied to any musical genre,his songs span acoustic pop and straight ahead rock, booie-woogie and ballads,instrumentals,and even the occasional spiritual number. Listeners familiar with earlier releases, including Revalation, his first cd outing,will recognize Newton's sound.Newton wrote the music and lyrics,he plays all the instruments,and sings all the vocals.His trademarks harmonies,both with vocals and instrumentation,are evident throughout. The songs speak in sundry moods to relationships won and lost.There's ironic wit on 98 lb.WEAKLING.I"LL TRY highlights smooth lead guitar.The organ on SAY NO MORE is straight out of the 60's,and harmonica on TEN FEET AWAY and BEAUTIFUL ASIAN GIRL lends a boogie feel.On instrumental track HEAR KANDI, the music speaks for itself. Will Newton's latest effort speak to you? One way to find out-give a listen to Hear Kandi.