Jon Allen - Sweet Defeat (2012)

2011 sophomore album from the British Indie troubadour. Like his debut, Sweat Defeat is once again produced by Tristan Longworth supported ably by the same group of musicians who contributed to his debut. It's an 11 song collection that displays the maturity and cohesiveness of an artist growing in confidence. It builds on Americana/acoustic foundations, ranging from solo finger picked songs like 'Last Orders' to the laid back 'Tulsa Sound' of J.J. Cale on the bluesy 'Lucky I guess' to the album's title track, an upbeat number complete with a brass section that conjures up memories of Van Morrison at his soulful best. Monologue Records.