专辑简介

While there aren't any defining moments of glory on this album, it has a continuous and mellow flow that suits autumn in more ways than one. Stephen Steinbrink, a Phoenix, AZ native, started playing guitar in the 2000s, and after a few mishaps, wound up becoming his own musician. Today he crisscrosses the United States, selling artwork, blogging, and drawing cartoons. Oh, and of course: he plays music. Next New Sun is one of three albums released by the prolific Steinbrink in 2009. By itself, Next New Sun works well as background music, but I honestly don't expect it to play more than five times before I turn my attention to something else. Reality aside, Stephen's dreamy folk approach toys with the listener's attention, never capturing it wholeheartedly, but perhaps coming close with the introduction of female vocals on the track "I really want to be your friend". Steinbrink may be prolific, but I think as if he has a way to go before he can break into something bigger. That said, his prolific nature and artistic flare leave no doubt in my mind that moderate success is within his reach.