RAULT, MICHAEL / IT’S A NEW DAY TONIGHT – LP

It is our distinct pleasure to present MICHAEL RAULTS debut album on WICK Records! Produced by Dap- tones own WAYNE GORDON, Its A New Day Tonight has the loose feel of a lost album by a 70s band bridging the gap between folk rocks open-hearted strumming and power pops crisp, melody-forward confections Wings, Badfinger, Big Star, 10cc yet possesses an energy shot through with 21st-Century optimism. The album kicks off with Ill Be There, a full-on guitar assault accented by a rhythm section that does not quit. The title track, New Day Tonight, is a mid-tempo reverie thats elevated by tremolo guitar and delicate strings. The title came to Michael one night when he was watching an interview of a hockey player after a loss. The player said, Its a new day tonight, weve got to put the past behind us. Intrigued by the awkwardness of the statement Michael thought it would make a great album title, and shortly after wrote the eponymous tune, which describes a very positive nightlife experience that brings much needed relief from a day of depression. Michaels ability to extract inspiration from a mundane, albeit awkward statement is a testament to his craft. Its a New Day Tonight is a modern classic begging to be played loud with the windows rolled down.