Album Review: Tyne James Organ – 'Necessary Evil'

‘Necessary Evil’ is the story of an evolution; an album that sees Tyne-James Organ find not only his voice but his sound by exploring every angle of his craft. 

As eclectic as it is well-rounded, this debut packs something for every taste. Spread across 12 intricately crafted tracks, ‘Necessary Evil’’s sonic footprint fuses gritty rock vocals with catchy pop sensibilities and earnest lyricism. Effortlessly switching between soft-spoken introspection and driving passion, Tyne shows off the impressive scope of his music. Where hit single ’Not Ready For Love’ thrills with anthemic hooks and a roaring chorus, ‘Sunday Suit’’s melodic guitars give off a subtle Springsteen vibe while ‘Burning Desire’ showcases a more delicate side to his sound with its slow-moving piano lines. 

But it’s intimate tracks like ‘Heal You’ that speak of Tyne’s determination to push himself into new territory as a songwriter. “So this is goodbye, I can’t chase you all my life. I hope you’ll be fine; if you need me, I will heal you one more time,” he sings, his urgent vocals laced with the kind of raw vulnerability that only lives in genuine emotions. Listening to Tyne laying is bleeding heart on the line, it comes as no surprise that the singer describes the recording process as “a pretty heartbreaking experience”. 

Fortunately, the pain paid off. With its versatile track list and extensive sonic palette, ‘Necessary Evil’ introduces every single facet of Tyne’s heartfelt sound without losing focus or feeling messy and random. A powerful songwriter and striking vocalist, Tyne-James Organ has everything it takes to go the distance… As far as debut albums go, he has certainly struck gold.

Words by Laura Freyaldenhoven

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