Ride On

Michael Meeking’s previous album, Where To From Here, was an acclaimed break-up record. Ride On is the story of what happens next. “I’ve been broke and I’ve been broken,” the album starts, “but I’ll mend myself again.” After six years in London, Michael returned home to Melbourne and re-formed The Lost Souls. Their exquisite playing is a highlight of Ride On. They are also joined by some stellar guests, including Weddings Parties Anything’s Jen Anderson on violin, The Vandas’ Chris Altmann on pedal steel, and Jet’s Steve Hesketh on piano and Hammond. This is soulful roots rock, with undeniable pop hooks. The Lost Souls add the necessary twang, and they can rock when they have to.