Christo Sedgewick and The Fabulous Regrets make a bold entrance with Bright Are the Days, a record that fuses the soul of singer songwriter storytelling with the grit of Southern and classic rock. Fueled by rich instrumentation including layers of electric and acoustic guitars, organ, piano, and a rhythm section that is locked in from start to finish, this album is full of warmth, heart, and raw emotion.
The journey begins with Always Gone, a breezy, acoustic driven ballad with a touch of beachside nostalgia. Bright guitars and a glowing organ give the track its rock and roll shimmer, while Sedgewick’s laid back vocal delivery brings a sense of ease. It is a song about longing for home (in Maine), and it sets the tone for the heartfelt ride ahead.
Old Whisky follows with earthy textures and a memorable acoustic riff that sounds as smooth and complex as the drink itself. The vocal phrasing is rhythmically sharp and catchy, and when the piano joins in, the arrangement deepens. The song is peaceful in spirit but full of movement, offering a grounded, organic moment early in the record.
Then comes Birthday Song, a deeply vulnerable highlight. Sedgewick sings with tenderness about being stuck in life’s hard places. The track begins with simple picked chords and an emotionally exposed vocal, eventually building into a sweeping rock ballad reminiscent of classic 1970s anthems. It feels live, raw, and incredibly cathartic.
With its delicate guitar harmonics, Nora floats in like a breath of fresh air. The track explores the theme of restrained love, and Sedgewick’s vocal performance here is one of his most dynamic. It is a stripped down, intimate interlude that showcases the beauty of simplicity and emotional clarity.
On Ghosts, the band shifts gears into a true jam. It is a high energy track about the pain of toxic love, of being stuck in patterns you wish you could break. “I’ve got memories in my bones of all the wicked things I’ve done,” Sedgewick confesses. Piano lines dance around fast-paced strumming and quick fire vocals, creating a rock and roll moment that carries lyrical weight.
Lament channels the spirit of The Doors and the Grateful Dead with a bluesy groove and swirling organ riffs. It is both a plea for forgiveness and a full-bodied jam, making it one of the standout rock moments on the album.
Morning Comes brings the energy down with a soft, acoustic ballad that feels like it was recorded right in your living room. One of the record’s most resonant lyrics lives here: “Our bodies remember what our brains erases.” It is a quiet reminder of the ways we carry pain, and the importance of tending to ourselves gently.
Recording was crazy, organic, beautiful. Justin Perlman (keyboards) was the first person I eer wrote, recorded and performed music with almost 25 years ago. This was when he could play and I really had no idea. He flew into Chicago from Boston. Mike Marsidi (drums) is my brother in law and he flew in from Seattle but had just joined me on a wild backcountry moose hunt in Maine that was the hardest thing I have ever done. Dave Greaves (bass and lead guitar) flew in on the red eye, and arrived Friday morning. I had never played with Dave or Mike. Neither had Justin. They had never played these songs before. We had one day of rehearsal all together and then started recording with Greg Norman at Electrical Audio. It was intense and yes – crazy, organic, beautiful. – Christo Sedgewick
In When We Say Goodbye, the band offers up a dreamlike ballad about the beauty of a simple life. With visions of a garden in Maine and deer in the fields, Sedgewick dreams aloud of love that transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary. The piano work is elegant and free, riffing and dancing with joyful ease.
If you are a fan of harmonica solos and fast moving guitars, Can’t Sleep will be your favorite. The track bursts with energy and charm, featuring a unique vocal tone from Sedgewick that gives it a distinct personality. The organ riffs are especially catchy, and the whole song feels like a celebration of pure musical joy.
The album closes with Sunset Lightning, a breakup track wrapped in smooth guitar tones and powerful rock energy. The solo work is fluid and expressive, giving the record a fiery and satisfying send-off.
Bright Are the Days by Christo Sedgewick and The Fabulous Regrets captures the full range of emotion and experience with grit, grace, and a whole lot of heart. Listen now on Spotify and let the rock n’ roll journey begin.
Written by Ryan Cassata
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