OLE BORUD – Sleepwalking Again (2025)
If the Doobie Brothers had a Norwegian cousin with WestCoast AOR roots and an impeccable sense of timing, his name would be Ole Børud. Blending AOR, soul, FM rock, funk and gospel, he sings with both heart and precision. No irony, just pure love for the craft.
On september 26 he’s finally back with his sixth studio album ”Sleepwalking Again” and a brand-new tour. Børud is joined by some of Norway’s most seasoned soul musicians, so expect tight grooves, strong melodies and serious musical joy – no frills, no posturing. Just solid true music played by people who mean it.
Ole’s songwriting, vocals, and clean guitar tone are always stellar, as you already know. An upbeat, optimistic, feel-good album with all that early Eighties vibe.
Smooth grooves and sophisticated arrangements are the key here. “Sleepwalking Again” highlights Ole Børud’s exceptional musicianship as both a vocalist and guitarist. Børud has established himself as one of Norway’s most versatile artists. His ability to seamlessly fuse genres has garnered him an international following among lovers of groove-oriented music.
Tracks like Caught in the Middle, Echo Chamber, the title track, While the City Sleeps, Perfect Polaroid, are a pure delight of finesse.
“Sleepwalking Again” is not only for WestCoast AOR fans, but lovers of well crafted Classic Rock, timeless melodies.
Highly Recommended
01 – Caught in the Middle
02 – Perfect Polaroid
03 – Sleepwalking Again
04 – Echo Chamber
05 – The Feathered Man
06 – Burning Bright
07 – All I Know
08 – While the City Sleeps
09 – Transit Fuse
10 – All the White Horses
Ole Børud – vocals, guitar
Ruben Dalen – drums
Lars-Erik Dahle – bass
Markus Lillehaug Johnsen – guitar
Jens Andreas Kleiven – keys
Andreas Gidlund, Jacek Onuszkiewicz – horns
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