Loud, moody drums conquer all in the memorable masterpiece that is Del Amitri’s Change Everything. Initially released in July 1992, the ‘90s musical essence oozes out of the tracks on the album. This project is what a listener would find as a definition of a made for concert listening experience; every song blows up your speakers and rattles your eardrums in the best way. The pop and soft-rock infused album will go down in music history as groundbreaking.
Part of what makes the first time listening so impactful is how everything blends so effectively. The echoey drums and smooth electric guitar create a larger-than-life atmosphere that lasts throughout the entire project. Del Amitri’s lead vocalist Justin Currie, bold, yet sensual vocal performance that bless the songs guide listeners through this engaging musical story. Individually, these factors all shine and enhance the listening experiences for audiences; when placing the impeccable volume, instrumental accents, and vocal elements together and properly balancing them, the full intentionality and tactfulness of this sonic statue comes into the light.
Change Everything has listeners tag along on a journey where its protagonist, the narrator who sings these songs, does just that. Much of the project, especially the first half is dedicated to exploring the different shades of gray that comes along with heartbreak. There are instances in which Currie (or the character he is playing) is the heartbreaker or betrayer. On the other side, there are songs that show the realities of experiencing one’s own heart being broken. No matter the somber perspective, Del Amitri is willing to be vulnerable in sharing their emotions; every ounce of sadness, anger, displeasure, and the joys of love and growing up that are highlighted in the latter part of the track list. From: https://www.rootsmusicmagazine.com/post/del-amitri-s-change-everything-is-an-album-made-to-be-played-in-stadiums
