Brand new release from the former Myracle Brah frontman, the followup to his terrific Blisters And Thorns release from 2017! I mentioned how great Myracle Brah were in the review of Andys great Blisters And Thorns. But the even better news is that hes moved on a pace since then and Wherewithal just might be the best thing that he's ever done. The album reminds me a lot of Ian McNabb's latest, Our Future In Space. There are plenty of similarities. Melting Into Velveteen is interchangeable, it could be either's song. But the comparison goes deeper, as both will be compared to their previous band. Yet their solo work is far deeper, far more fulfilling, but will get less attention than what's gone before. Bopp leans more towards Psych Pop. McNabb to classic rock, but the charm and ability is equal. Both have produced exceptional albums this year. Sure And True is a wonderful example of how good Andy is now, it's got a killer Beatlesque chorus. Lonely Driver is indie joy, built around a funky bass riff. Push And Pull is pure Bowie, complete with sax and some incendiary guitar. It's a belter. Even the moody piano instrumental April Is Near. Theres really so much here. Closer Stranger Is Strange is all twangy moodiness, think Ian Hunter's The Outsider. Blind Faith is a haunting strum, it could make you weep, it's inspired. Shadow is anthemic in a Lennonesque manner. These 10 songs contain so much in them, so many twists and turns in each. Theyre all beautifully arranged and feature some outstanding guitar playing. You even find yourself singing along to the slower numbers. This is nothing like Myracle Brah and you wouldn't want it to be. Andy Bopp is at the top of his game. Wherewithal is a definite inclusion in my Top 10 of 2018. Moody, yet incredibly melodic. I can't recommend the album highly enough.  IDontHearASingle.com GREAT!!