Rock n Roll Truth

“Rock N Roll Truth ‘ – Robert Kinsler

Artist: Michael Ubaldini
Title: Song Of Our Time (Blackwater Records)

Tell me more: Michael Ubaldini has released yet another brilliant full-length album; the aptly-titled Song Of Our Time features a dozen cuts finely crafted with nothing more than the artist’s signature vocals, acoustic guitar and occasional harmonica. The tracks offer probing and penetrating observations of life in a fast-moving world caught in a state of seemingly-endless turmoil. Ubaldini’s sound recalls the acoustic approach of legacy masters Bob Dylan and Neil Young but the Southern California troubadour has a strong voice of his own. The title track reflects the timbre of the age with Ubaldini looking around at a world filled with troubles and admitting “There’s nothing I can do, but sing a song for you.” Make no mistake that while the artist offers an honest assessment of our world there is a hopeful and uplifting resonance in his songcraft that provides comfort and optimism. Ubaldini’s musical pen is wide and aside from the sharp political observations (just listen to “A Clean Mind,” “Free Speech Blues” and “Teardrops”) and personal defeat (“Walkin’ Cane Blues”) there are songs of love (the Celtic-flavored “Maddie O’ Day”) and loss (“When The Chips Were Down,” “Gambled Away My Woman”). Song Of Our Time delivers on its stark title more fully with every listen. Information: rocknrollpoet.com.