Luke Dowler

Chat with Luke Dowler on His New EP West

From the first listen to “Coming Home,” the opening track off of Luke Dowler’s 2012 masterpiece Polarized, I’ve been captivated by his unique blend of rock ‘n roll. A true singer-songwriter with a penchant for churning out passionate, thought-provoking originals, Dowler is an artist who always captures my attention.

The Montana based performer is back with his recent release of West, his new EP. The Kickstarter funded EP finds Dowler pushing his boundaries yet again and is an excellent and diverse offering. We caught up with him recently and chatted about the new EP.

RARA’s Farm: Tell us a little bit about the decision to use Kickstarter to fund this EP.
Luke Dowler: I thought about doing one a few years back, but even then Kickstarter seemed so over-saturated. The idea came back around and I decided to take the leap. Any project that takes the Kickstarter approach, there’s some risk out there. Fortunately, we succeeded and we were able to make the EP.

RARA’s Farm: So, this EP is titled West; is there significance as to why these five particular songs ended up on the EP named West?
Luke Dowler: Leaving the label last year and looking forward I was thinking ‘what now’? And, the answer was ‘anything and everything’. I would say that on one level, the EP is not very linear sonically but at the same time, the glue of it is “West” conjuring up images of pioneering and looking forward to the future and what’s next. You’ve got a little bit of electronic a little folk rock and a little acoustic. It was my thought that I could go anywhere from here.

RARA’s Farm: That makes sense. As I listened to the album, it seemed really diverse and I was wondering what the common thread was; that’s a good way to pull it all together.
Luke Dowler: I started out in a ska band and played in a lot of different variations musically and have written in a lot of styles. Sometimes the delivery of style is something that people get hung up on. I’ve always considered myself a songwriter… So that’s why I decided to start out with West. “West” as an idea is where I wanted to start.

As a reviewer, I found the EP was truly a diverse group of songs. A few of them work better than others, but they all stand strongly on their own. The first three are straight forward Dowler-esque rock, and all three are superb; then the EP takes some different twists and turns. We chatted about the five tracks.

RARA’s Farm: The EP kicks off with “Firewater Revelation;” it’s an excellent track with fantastic lyrics.
Luke Dowler: I’m a big fan of Van Gogh’s “Cafe At Night” and the emotional response it evokes and I thought I wanted to paint a picture with a song. So, it’s describing a bit of a melancholy scene. The working title was actually “Bar Rats.” Growing up in the church and learning about life within that context and then playing music and meeting people outside of that context you start to see the similarities in people and similarities in drive and desire and realizing there really is universality of the human spirit. So you see the contrast of the church language and the coarser bar language.

RARA’s Farm: “Good Enough” is a bit of a stripped down folk rock track. Is that a genre that you’re more comfortable playing in? The first three songs are all a bit different, but feel like good fits for you. Is there one that seems like a better fit?
Luke Dowler: I think I like the first three songs equally. “Good Enough” is one that also translates well live. I like all of the tunes on the album, but would probably say my least favorite is “Hold Up The Sky,” and that might be more because of the production value.

RARA’s Farm: Let me ask you about ”College Town,” listening to those lyrics, are you speaking to a specific college town, or more the electric, eclectic atmosphere in many college towns?
Luke Dowler: I live just North of Missoula, which is similar to a city like Portland… an organic creative and youthful place where there’s a lot happening all the time. So, that’s definitely an influence.

RARA’s Farm: “Hold Up the Sky” – is that a song to your wife Jacy?
Luke Dowler: Yeah. when I first started out, I was writing songs about girls and now that’s come back full circle where I realized the first things I wrote about, girls and love, are worth pursuing.

RARA’s Farm: That female vocal we hear on “Halfway?”
Luke Dowler: Yes, that’s my wife, Jacy singing back-up vocals.

RARA’s Farm: “Halfway” is a bit of a different feel than I’ve heard before from Luke Dowler.
Luke Dowler: I’ve always been a sucker for electronic and dance music. When we’re touring, I always force the crew to listen to it, typically the tackier the better. ”Halfway” is one that I like.

RARA’s Farm: Are there still plans to do the other three compass directions, North, South and East?
Luke Dowler:I think so, I think that is still in the pipeline. I don’t have the timeline down, as I’ve got a couple of singles I’m working on and some music videos, so creatively, I’m looking at that stuff first before completing the three follow-up EPs.

So, there you have it, a bit of an in-depth look at West, and it’s five songs. Check it out below and give us your thoughts.

If you like pure, passionate singer-songwriter rock, you’ll love this album. The first three selections are pure perfection, and the EP offers a diverse collection every fan of rock music needs on their new music radar.

Rock On!
Cretin - Raras Farm

Missoula, MT native Luke Dowler recently put together a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new EP. The goal was $5,000, and by the end of the project $6,237 had been raised. Now we have West, the product of this campaign, which was made without any help from a label.

The EP starts off with “Firewater Revelation,” a drum and acoustic guitar based song about temptation and redemption. The mix of this song sounds a little off, but it doesn’t detract too much from the song itself. Next comes a bluesy song called “Good Enough,” which is about trying to do anything for a person so you can be who they want you to be. A gospel organ creates a dramatic, yearning sound through the song.

Acoustic guitar introducing “College Town” is really pretty and captivating. But a lot of different clashing, odd rhythms going on during the song got somewhat confusing. And then an obviously computer-generated sounding trumpet did little to improve the sound. The basic idea of the lyrics—being able to interact with other people—is good, but the way the song was executed just doesn’t seem to work, unfortunately. “Hold Up the Sky” is a subdued song about wanting to have some new excitement in life. The piano throughout makes the song very nice. Finally, “Halfway” is an electronic song with a lot of beats and vocal effects. The lyrics are about people looking for God in worldly vices.

Overall: This EP showcases some new ideas from Luke Dowler, and it seems to be a progression of his style. Luke’s voice remains consistent in each song, and the songs are just right for his low and somewhat raspy vocals. It’s interesting that he seems to be branching into some electronic-type music. This makes me think of Alex Clare’s huge 2012 hit, “Too Close,” which combined an acoustic/folk song with dubstep, and something like that would be great by Dowler. This EP is a good look at what is to come from Luke Dowler in the future, and shows his talent very well.
Luke Dowler - West, 4.0 out of 5 based on 4 ratings - Indie Vision

It’s tough to get heard when you’re all the way out in Montana. Fortunately for rocker Luke Dowler, he has a small but extremely loyal fanbase that enabled him to blow his recent fundraising campaign out of the water, allowing him to make a series of four EPs and hopefully get back on the road. West is the first of these projects, which are planned to be named after all four cardinal directions.

Dowler’s album Polarized was a straightforward, vocal driven rock record. West continues somewhat in that vein, but deviates in two directions a bit more. The five song project is part emotional stripped down compositions, part experimental progression. I’ve been on an Andrew Belle kick lately, so my inclination is to draw this comparison to the latter direction – although plenty have been going this route lately. Leagues is another good example.

My favorite tracks are “Firewater Revelation” and “Halfway,” though that’s more out of personal preference than any lack of music chops in the meat of the record. If anything this is cool. The two favorites bookending West encourage me to listen through the whole thing. After all, it’s only five songs.

Luke sings with a tone that is both brutal and sincere in “Hold Up the Sky,” while what seems to be your typical stripped down song in “Good Enough” morphs into something with groove. The other three songs, by the way, have unmistakable groove. The melodies are catchy and will be sure to please many who happen upon Luke’s music. Given the massive success of Luke’s fundraising effort, I can only speculate how future fans will react to the music. It has been said that it is more important to create a small number of fans than reach many casual listeners. Dowler is certainly better at the former, and the West EP is evidence of this.

West, while not a huge progression, definitely marks a continuation in the evolution of Luke Dowler. - I AM TUNED UP

What is the sign of a great songwriter?

I think it’s when the artist can release an album that when stripped back stands on it’s own merits, both lyrically and melodically… and still makes you feel like it’s relevant and forward focused.

This is why I love Luke’s approach to his music “I try write each song as if it’s my last” says Dowler.
Lets be honest, with all the hype of album releases and hit songs and the occasional craze hit single, isn’t the thing the music buying public is most interested in songs that connect to them?
These new songs from Lukes newest EP ‘West’ are the best he’s produced yet.

The EP starts of with the pulse of the bass drum , and some percussive clicks, before the familiar groove of the acoustic guitar pull the song ‘Revelation Firewater’ in.
I knew when I heard this track that Luke had grown. It was a strange mixture of Dave Matthews and Bruce Springsteen but still uniquely Dowler…

‘Good Enough’ has to be my favourite track on the album… this is the type of track that Luke fits best in. Sure, he can do other styles well (as this album will show) however this type of track is where Luke is G.O.L.D.
‘Good enough’ is a heart felt track that has a swag of a southern song, the gospel feel church and a whole heap of soul… it starts off beautifully with an acoustic guitar and Luke lamenting “You’re taking me for a ride, but I’m doing all the driving”. It’s a soul searching song that leaves Luke asking “Let me know when it’s good enough for you”… as the song grows so does the soul of the song.

‘Hold up the Sky’ a simple bluesy track that again showcases Dowler’s craft of songwriting. This is the most stripped back track of the album and is what Luke is all about. This is heart and soul. This is about love. This is about adventure. This is about creating. This is about holding on to the things you treasure the most.
“Most people want the best things in life, but they don’t want to watch them grow”

The EP finishes with what I think is a bit of an odd choice. ‘Halfway’ is a track that is heavy on the drum machine beats and is a bit of a distraction from the path the other tracks have laid before it. While I can see the need to try and highlight the fact that Luke is multi-dimensional and can do a variety of styles… it just feels a bit out of place… It’s great that Luke tried to push new ground, however what Luke does best is the heart felt, soul tinged melodies that connect with you when you least expected.

And so ‘West’ seems to show a new ‘all grown up’ version of Luke Dowler.
Luke has discovered his groove, his soul and his heart and this is the most complete album from Luke yet.
If this is the new direction that Luke is going to be going in, I really look forward to see more of it. - Screaming Goose

West, a direction evocative of freedom, new frontiers and the courage to expand into and explore them, is an apt title for Luke Dowler’s new EP. Funded via a Kickstarter campaign, it represents his first release as an independent artist after liberating himself from an adverse record deal.

Superficially, West is an EP of five captivating and catchy songs. Dig a little deeper, and it becomes apparent that Luke Dowler is an acute observer of what it means to be both profoundly human and deeply spiritual. The visual imagery elicited through the poetry of the lyrics, coupled with a delivery that is honest and emotional, challenges the listener to consider some of life’s most complex questions as well as provides a safe space within which to answer them.

Firewater Revelation paints a picture of both hopelessness and hope, describing people who, in searching for and not finding real love from an external source, have distracted themselves with those things that provide temporary fulfilment instead. Given this subject matter, you could expect the song to be darker and more sombre, but in fact its upbeat nature conveys a sense of optimism – that the source of love lives within each of us, a small flame that never goes out even when we have given up on it.

Good Enough deals with the experience of giving the absolute best of yourself in a relationship but yet still falling short of the other person’s expectations. While the song is initially quite plaintive, coming across as the questioning of someone feeling beaten down by constant unsuccessful attempts to please another, the last chorus is more forceful and energetic, a reclaiming of one’s own worth and life, independent of the approval of others.

College Towns describes the experiences of nights in college towns and the eclectic mix of people encountered along the way. With everyone in a college town generally being away from home, the song explores the bittersweet tension between the joy of freedom and the longing for the comfort of the familiar.

Hold Up The Sky is a beautiful slower ballad, a love song about the magic and mystery of love, and the wonder that something that can be so fragile can also be so strong.

Halfway looks at the idea of Heaven as being available to us right here, right now, rather than as something that we should aspire to and which is found somewhere else. Unlike the other songs on the EP, this one is quite electronic. It does mask the natural richness of Luke’s voice somewhat, but it is a great song, and makes for a strong upbeat end to the album. - Nightmair Creative

Who is Luke Dowler? That’s a question you might be asking yourself if you are reading this review. Or maybe not – you could just be a dedicated fan! Anyhow, Luke Dowler is a rocker on the up and coming label Dream Records. He has a voice reminiscent of many of the greats in the industry, yet still his own. The most obvious similarity is that of Building 429's Jason Roy. But, one singer is great at creating soaring rock anthems and one has been influenced just a tad too much by the industry. Sorry Roy, I love ya but I got to be honest. This album also plays like a band making a record, not a solo artist.
What I can say though, is that he brings a fresh spin to a stale scene. “Coming Alive” brings the listener’s mood toward the heavens, and wastes no time doing so. “Hey Boy” keeps things chugging along at the zenith reached in the first track, while title-track “Polarized” has a hook that seems vaguely familiar. It’s the most radio-ready track on the album. I wish I could put my finger on where I’ve heard that before! Obviously it wasn’t intentional or I would have guessed by now. Good job, Luke. Seriously, it’s a well-written tune - IAMTUNEDUP.COM

Who is Luke Dowler? That’s a question you might be asking yourself if you are reading this review. Or maybe not – you could just be a dedicated fan! Anyhow, Luke Dowler is a rocker on the up and coming label Dream Records. He has a voice reminiscent of many of the greats in the industry, yet still his own. The most obvious similarity is that of Building 429's Jason Roy. But, one singer is great at creating soaring rock anthems and one has been influenced just a tad too much by the industry. Sorry Roy, I love ya but I got to be honest. This album also plays like a band making a record, not a solo artist.
What I can say though, is that he brings a fresh spin to a stale scene. “Coming Alive” brings the listener’s mood toward the heavens, and wastes no time doing so. “Hey Boy” keeps things chugging along at the zenith reached in the first track, while title-track “Polarized” has a hook that seems vaguely familiar. It’s the most radio-ready track on the album. I wish I could put my finger on where I’ve heard that before! Obviously it wasn’t intentional or I would have guessed by now. Good job, Luke. Seriously, it’s a well-written tune - IAMTUNEDUP.COM

Luke Dowler from the Missoula/Flathead area caught our attention with his montanabands.com submission for Luke Dowler & the Savage Gentlemen. A recent review called Luke “a scrappy tunesmith with a defiant edge,” which seems about right. “I always write each song as if its my last” says Dowler; and that commitment is evident in the soulful delivery and raw honesty in his music. With a newly built studio and new material being written we can expect to see a lot more of Dowler in the coming months.
The thing that especially caught my eye was his mix of media. He has recorded albums (with good production), a handful of entertaining YouTube videos, a descent online following, and a very active Tour Schedule. All elements key to a fruitful music career.
Below are a couple videos including his official music video for “Polarized,” a Fleetwood Mac acoustic cover, and a song called “Good Enough” from his 8in8 series (8 songs in 8 weeks)… - Music Villa

Luke Dowler from the Missoula/Flathead area caught our attention with his montanabands.com submission for Luke Dowler & the Savage Gentlemen. A recent review called Luke “a scrappy tunesmith with a defiant edge,” which seems about right. “I always write each song as if its my last” says Dowler; and that commitment is evident in the soulful delivery and raw honesty in his music. With a newly built studio and new material being written we can expect to see a lot more of Dowler in the coming months.
The thing that especially caught my eye was his mix of media. He has recorded albums (with good production), a handful of entertaining YouTube videos, a descent online following, and a very active Tour Schedule. All elements key to a fruitful music career.
Below are a couple videos including his official music video for “Polarized,” a Fleetwood Mac acoustic cover, and a song called “Good Enough” from his 8in8 series (8 songs in 8 weeks)… - Music Villa

Luke Dowler puts on such a rock-your-face-off kind of show.
The Saturday night release party for Polarized was packed with fans of all ages, earplugs and glowsticks ready.
Mike Murray opened the stage with a deeply melodic acoustic set. Mike played a mix of original songs and covers. The thing that stood out to me most was his voice. The tone was so solid, almost as if it had the ability to harmonize with itself. If you have yet to hear Mike Murray, check out his music page online on Bandcamp.com. For more music and shows/ open mic nights check in on his ReverbNation page.
After a short intermission, (and some time to peek at the merch) Luke Dowler and band took the stage. They play a high energy show, complete with rocking music, stage acrobatics, and even a drummer change.
Luke has been making music locally for about 10 years. I first heard him as the frontman and guitarist of 3 Minutes From Home around 2006ish.
One of my favorite moments was when they played “6 White Horses” which was a 3MFH original. What a time trip!
Luke Dowler also performed songs off of their new album, including the title track Polarized.In the theme of the official music video, Sasquatch joined on stage playing back up guitar!
I snagged Polarized for myself, and so far the songs to check out are Hey Boy, No One Else, and One Thing.
To hear these - Nightlife Northwest

Luke Dowler puts on such a rock-your-face-off kind of show.
The Saturday night release party for Polarized was packed with fans of all ages, earplugs and glowsticks ready.
Mike Murray opened the stage with a deeply melodic acoustic set. Mike played a mix of original songs and covers. The thing that stood out to me most was his voice. The tone was so solid, almost as if it had the ability to harmonize with itself. If you have yet to hear Mike Murray, check out his music page online on Bandcamp.com. For more music and shows/ open mic nights check in on his ReverbNation page.
After a short intermission, (and some time to peek at the merch) Luke Dowler and band took the stage. They play a high energy show, complete with rocking music, stage acrobatics, and even a drummer change.
Luke has been making music locally for about 10 years. I first heard him as the frontman and guitarist of 3 Minutes From Home around 2006ish.
One of my favorite moments was when they played “6 White Horses” which was a 3MFH original. What a time trip!
Luke Dowler also performed songs off of their new album, including the title track Polarized.In the theme of the official music video, Sasquatch joined on stage playing back up guitar!
I snagged Polarized for myself, and so far the songs to check out are Hey Boy, No One Else, and One Thing.
To hear these - Nightlife Northwest

Luke Dowler is without a doubt my favorite musician out of Montana; okay, he?s the only artist I know of from Big Sky Country. But, based on the raw passionate rock of Polarized, his recent full length release, I?m looking forward to more rock from the state.
Dowler, a talented singer songwriter has offered up a nice diverse collection of rock „n roll, featuring excellent heart felt lyrics. I?ve heard Dowler compared to Springsteen, and on some of his social commentary tunes I certainly see the resemblance, but the comparison I find myself drawn to surprisingly is Bob Marley. No, his music is certainly not reggae, it?s straight forward solid American rock „n roll. Dowler?s music offers raw vocals with an urgent passion, mixed with poignant lyrics about world affairs, relationships and deep personal faith. That description also fits Marley fairly well, but the number of musicians in that circle is quite limited. Now, you can add Luke Dowler to that short list.
The album features a nice diverse mix of rock music, highlighted by thoughtful, provocative lyrics. It?s good stuff. The opening track, “Coming Alive” is a good choice as the first single as it is a clever tune where Dowler?s gritty lyrics remind me of Mike Ness, yet it?s meshed with smooth harmonies and a nice pop sound. ”Umbrella” is another fun cut that features profound lyrics. It reminded me a bit of Randy Newman. By now, it should be apparent that Luke Dowler?s sound is hard to pigeonhole, but it?s music worth a listen.
The title track is another solid song offering up provoking social commentary, offering lyrics we should all be able to resonate with regardless of which dolt we support for President. ”These are some of the reasons we are at war,” highlights the clever lyrics and could certainly have different meanings depending on the listener?s interpretation. ”I want a soul like a kerosene cocktail, I want a riot, I don?t want to burn out quiet,” from the powerful arena rocker “Perseus” is a nice personal call for action.
The best track on the album is “Gun.” It?s a bit more stripped down than the rest of the album, it features Dowler?s persuasive voice accompanied by piano and acoustic guitar. “Everyone I know wants to own the world, but you can?t change the world with a gun, you can?t change without love.” Great lyrics, and quite possibly a bit Marleyesque in the messaging. A great song from an excellent American songwriter.
Check it out! - RarasFarm

Luke Dowler is without a doubt my favorite musician out of Montana; okay, he?s the only artist I know of from Big Sky Country. But, based on the raw passionate rock of Polarized, his recent full length release, I?m looking forward to more rock from the state.
Dowler, a talented singer songwriter has offered up a nice diverse collection of rock „n roll, featuring excellent heart felt lyrics. I?ve heard Dowler compared to Springsteen, and on some of his social commentary tunes I certainly see the resemblance, but the comparison I find myself drawn to surprisingly is Bob Marley. No, his music is certainly not reggae, it?s straight forward solid American rock „n roll. Dowler?s music offers raw vocals with an urgent passion, mixed with poignant lyrics about world affairs, relationships and deep personal faith. That description also fits Marley fairly well, but the number of musicians in that circle is quite limited. Now, you can add Luke Dowler to that short list.
The album features a nice diverse mix of rock music, highlighted by thoughtful, provocative lyrics. It?s good stuff. The opening track, “Coming Alive” is a good choice as the first single as it is a clever tune where Dowler?s gritty lyrics remind me of Mike Ness, yet it?s meshed with smooth harmonies and a nice pop sound. ”Umbrella” is another fun cut that features profound lyrics. It reminded me a bit of Randy Newman. By now, it should be apparent that Luke Dowler?s sound is hard to pigeonhole, but it?s music worth a listen.
The title track is another solid song offering up provoking social commentary, offering lyrics we should all be able to resonate with regardless of which dolt we support for President. ”These are some of the reasons we are at war,” highlights the clever lyrics and could certainly have different meanings depending on the listener?s interpretation. ”I want a soul like a kerosene cocktail, I want a riot, I don?t want to burn out quiet,” from the powerful arena rocker “Perseus” is a nice personal call for action.
The best track on the album is “Gun.” It?s a bit more stripped down than the rest of the album, it features Dowler?s persuasive voice accompanied by piano and acoustic guitar. “Everyone I know wants to own the world, but you can?t change the world with a gun, you can?t change without love.” Great lyrics, and quite possibly a bit Marleyesque in the messaging. A great song from an excellent American songwriter.
Check it out! - RarasFarm

Many of these tunes have a defiant edge that brings vintage Springsteen or Petty to mind, underscored by the lyrics' Everyman stance and the music's guitar-fueled momentum. But Luke Dowler avoids slavish imitation by informing his work with a distinct (though non-preachy) Christian sensibility, which undergirds his outrage at materialism and oppression. In “Gun,” for instance, he looks to a higher love for salvation as he condemns “people playing God, craving control.” This rebel stance serves him well in hard-punching rockers like “Hey Boy” and “Perseus,” as well as more brooding, atmospheric numbers like “Collider.” Dowler also serves up buoyantly optimistic tunes (“Umbrella”) and full-throated romantic declarations (“No One Else”), helping define him as more than a protest singer. Dowler’s burly, slightly harsh vocals bring out the urgency of his song themes. All told, Polarized deserves to win this scrappy tunesmith a wider audience among music devotees. - Itunes Official

Many of these tunes have a defiant edge that brings vintage Springsteen or Petty to mind, underscored by the lyrics' Everyman stance and the music's guitar-fueled momentum. But Luke Dowler avoids slavish imitation by informing his work with a distinct (though non-preachy) Christian sensibility, which undergirds his outrage at materialism and oppression. In “Gun,” for instance, he looks to a higher love for salvation as he condemns “people playing God, craving control.” This rebel stance serves him well in hard-punching rockers like “Hey Boy” and “Perseus,” as well as more brooding, atmospheric numbers like “Collider.” Dowler also serves up buoyantly optimistic tunes (“Umbrella”) and full-throated romantic declarations (“No One Else”), helping define him as more than a protest singer. Dowler’s burly, slightly harsh vocals bring out the urgency of his song themes. All told, Polarized deserves to win this scrappy tunesmith a wider audience among music devotees. - Itunes Official

Luke Dowler „Polarized? – released Sept 18th
I love hearing new music so when I was given the opportunity to hear the latest offering from Montana born Luke Dowler, I jumped at the chance. In a world where music is more about the strength of your computer programs than true talent it?s refreshing to hear music again that?s raw and passionate…
“Polarized” starts off with the grunt and drive of a stadium rock anthem with the track „Coming Alive? with a stadium style chant, a great way to start of an album and it?s the perfect entree to what Luke?s about to serve up… melodic, honest music that?s not leaving anything behind… there is blood on this record.
One thing I love about this record the more I listen to it… is the fact that it?s polished to the point of quality but still raw to the point of emotional integrity… and like a chameleon Luke molds and sculpts his favourite artist and influences through the album like a tightly knitted sweater.
“I wanna soul like a kerosene cocktail” rocks Luke before he heads into the chorus of „Perseus? – or “I’m not afraid to sink or swim, I’m a collider” from the track „collider? you see these are the rawest of emotions that Luke isn?t afraid to take head on and it?s that passion that is the motor that drives this album.
Just when you think that Luke is only a rocker… he breaks out a track like “Gun” that talks about how everyone wants to be King… everyone wants to rule the world “but you can’t change the world with a Gun”… it?s all temporary, it has to start with love. And then to make sure he?s got you fooled he breaks out a great little pop ditty like “Umbrella” a fun song with a deeper layered lyric. - Screaming Goose

Luke Dowler „Polarized? – released Sept 18th
I love hearing new music so when I was given the opportunity to hear the latest offering from Montana born Luke Dowler, I jumped at the chance. In a world where music is more about the strength of your computer programs than true talent it?s refreshing to hear music again that?s raw and passionate…
“Polarized” starts off with the grunt and drive of a stadium rock anthem with the track „Coming Alive? with a stadium style chant, a great way to start of an album and it?s the perfect entree to what Luke?s about to serve up… melodic, honest music that?s not leaving anything behind… there is blood on this record.
One thing I love about this record the more I listen to it… is the fact that it?s polished to the point of quality but still raw to the point of emotional integrity… and like a chameleon Luke molds and sculpts his favourite artist and influences through the album like a tightly knitted sweater.
“I wanna soul like a kerosene cocktail” rocks Luke before he heads into the chorus of „Perseus? – or “I’m not afraid to sink or swim, I’m a collider” from the track „collider? you see these are the rawest of emotions that Luke isn?t afraid to take head on and it?s that passion that is the motor that drives this album.
Just when you think that Luke is only a rocker… he breaks out a track like “Gun” that talks about how everyone wants to be King… everyone wants to rule the world “but you can’t change the world with a Gun”… it?s all temporary, it has to start with love. And then to make sure he?s got you fooled he breaks out a great little pop ditty like “Umbrella” a fun song with a deeper layered lyric. - Screaming Goose