Like fellow Aussie combo The Verses, Sal Kimber & The Rollin’ Wheel are skilled purveyors of smooth, hook laden roots-infused pop rock that slides effortlessly into the listener’s memory bank. The last few years have exposed Kimber to plenty of new audiences, as she toured across Canada, appeared on SBS TV’s RocKwiz and supported the likes of Kasey Chambers, Tim Rogers and The Waifs.
Her third album Southern Light has a relaxed vibe and a lightness of touch, which makes it the ideal accompaniment to endless sun-drenched summer days. Kimber is joined on this record by friends such as Chris Parkinson (The Yearlings), Ben Franz (The Waifs) and Rebecca Barnard. Kimber brings a natural soulfulness to songs such as Hunter and Burrawang while Shane O’ Mara’s sensitive production allows the songs ample space to breathe. One of the album highlights is the effortless groove and melodic-yet-rockin’ guitar that burns through the catchy Come a Knockin’.
Southern Light is likely to inspire listeners to catch Kimber and the Rollin’ Wheel on their upcoming Southern Summer Halls tour.
BY GRAHAM BLACKLEY
