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Nova

by Kevin Bowers

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1.
Two Vagabond Lovers 02:42
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2.
Sofía (Walking With Her Shadow) 02:58
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3.
Ground Motion 02:27
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4.
Imagination Voodoo 03:04
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5.
Without A Sound 02:39
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6.
Forward Rhythm Agenda 02:27
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7.
Wrong Side Of The Tracks 03:57
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8.
Lady Day Fortune 04:25
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9.
Breaking For Conversation 03:23
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10.
The Last Night In June 03:23
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11.
Intuition (Someday, Someday) 07:07
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12.
Two Vagabond Lovers - French Version 02:53
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about

Nova is the soundtrack to a movie starring Fred Astaire and Lena Horne, directed by Federico Fellini. (Which is a strong contender for the best movie never made.) It’s the kind of record, at least, you make as one of St. Louis’ most respected drummers, featured in Modern Drummer, fresh from releasing a well-received album with soul-punk band The Feed and then lately inspired by a deep & deepening trip through Spain. In other words, it’s intoxicating, it’s invigorating, it’s joyous. Like Kevin Bowers himself, it knows why secrets are whispered. And how to throw a party.

Kevin’s sketch of Spain is the story of two lovers meeting near the Mediterranean Sea. Lyrically, it’s visual, concise, reminiscing. Sonically, it’s expansive, layered, ranging over Latin America and Africa. Brazilian samba, psychedelic rock, solo drum pieces—all find expression in 12 songs attuned to the rhythms of romance and percussive because that’s what love is. The leap forward in songcraft is as much personal as artistic. Nova is not only what a drummer at heart makes but also a genre-hopping composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. This time out, Bowers focused on arranging material for others to sing (unlike his previous two solo releases, My Love Is Yours and Nine Story Building, where he was the lead vocalist). It was a decision—one he made early on—that guided the tones and textures of the songs themselves: restless, innovative and entirely right for the record. They mean to transport you to a better and exciting place, and they do.

Nova also has the distinction of gathering some of the finest rock, blues and jazz musicians (and friends) in St. Louis. Together, they manage to croon like Tony Bennett, pop like Sergio Mendes and pulse like the Beatles at their trippiest. This is music that must be performed and heard live, and Kevin is looking forward to just that.
Nova hits the streets on August 9.

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released August 9, 2016

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“Bowers reaches for the sweet, slightly lush sound of Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66, complete with nylon-stringed guitar, airy-voiced flute and equally airy-voiced female duet partner.” - My Spilt Milk

"Nova is an easy to listen to collection of lounge and romantic songs with a Brazilian and Latin flavor." - World Music Central.org ... more

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