Artist: Makeshift Innocence Album: Yours To Keep Bitrate: 240kbps avg Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz Label: Sony Genre: Rock Size: 82.67 megs PlayTime: 0h 45min 31sec total Rip Date: 2013-06-25 Store Date: 2013-05-03 Track List: -------- 01. When I'm Down 6:12 02. Your Body 3:48 03. Always Be True (Feat. Transit) 3:41 04. Summer's Kiss (Feat. Alanna 3:28 Clarke) 05. Yours To Keep 2:35 06. Crime Of The Century 3:20 07. Lights On 3:48 08. All You Need Is Love 4:40 09. Hold Me Up (Feat. Lindsay Ell) 3:30 10. Tides 4:18 11. One Love 6:11 Release Notes: -------- Every so often one comes across a release that is spectacular on not only the first listen but keeps getting better on subsequent hearings, and when this happens it can leave the listener with a feeling of incredulity akin to, ôhow is it possible to love this album even more and more?ö Yours To Keep by CalgaryÆs Makeshift Innocence is one such rare gem. Where much of the music in todayÆs homogenized pop and rock scene is disposable drivel, Makeshift Innocence has accomplished a rare feat by producing a memorable work that deserves consideration as the feel-good release of 2012. The entire album sparkles with an organic sincerity that speaks directly to the soul. The eleven-track collectionÆs opener, ôWhen YouÆre Downö, could be a world-wide smash hit, the kind that touches peopleÆs hearts and goes viral. The ensuing ten tracks take us on a journey that not only plasters a joyful smile across oneÆs face but creates those rare endorphin rushes that occur when an artist produces something truly great. Remarkably this assertion remains unchanged even after dozens upon dozens of hearings. You could listen to this album ten times or a thousand times, and it will never get old, stale, or overplayed. Lead singer Jesse-James Cameron croons with a natural sincerity that gives cred to his wonderfully intelligent lyrics, lyrics that deal with matters of the heart, friendship and the timeless concept that love can indeed conquer all. In the process he evokes the styles of a couple of musical legends whoÆve tread these waters before him. For example, the heart and soul of Roy Orbison can be heard during the chorus of the albumÆs third track, ôAlways Be Trueö. A little further down the track listing CameronÆs vocal styling during ôHold Me Upö is likely to remind older listeners of a young Paul Simon. This is not to say that the effort or result is in any way derivative. It takes phenomenally gifted artists to remind of us of legendary influences while creating something that is totally their own. Musically the record sparkles with clean, clear warm production that not only survives but thrives in todayÆs compressed iPod/MP3 listening environment. Another unusual accomplishment displayed on Yours To Keep is the blending of genres from reggae to folk to singer-songwriter pop. Most young bands today try to do one thing well and hope for the best. Makeshift InnocenceÆs incredible talent allows them to make these minor shifts of genre in a way that adds to, as opposed to detracting from, the whole listening experience. There is not a melody, groove or note out of place in the entire work. Given the preceding it is hardly surprising that the band won the $200,000 first prize in CalgaryÆs Amped Radio Rockstar Finals which propelled them to a lengthy tour of the U.S. from which they have recently returned. For more info on this amazing Canadian-bred talent you can visit their website, where Yours To Keep is also available for order. The album is also available on iTunes.