With his outstanding new offering, “Makes Me Happy,” Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and producer Paul Louis Villani proves, once and for all, that the blues is always in style and never out of fashion. In fact, “Makes Me Happy” is not just a nod to the blues tradition, but a vibrant, contemporary celebration of its enduring power and emotional depth.
The sheer intensity of the performance is breathtaking. Blistering acoustic guitars, outstanding vocals, and great melodies—what’s not to love? It’s brilliant. Most impressive of all is the track’s simplicity: built around little more than the above mentioned elements, it feels complete as it is. There’s nothing you’d want to add.
For fans of roots music or blues, “Makes Me Happy” is a real gem. Check it out—you won’t be disappointed … you’ll be happy.
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Review by staff at MBTM