Review - Ajay Srivastav -Powerless

Powerless is the second album from Ajay Srivastav. An inspirational journey through the COVID 19 Pandemic, from fear, frustration and anger to faith, hope and peace. The first song “The Line” is a foot-tapping question. Challenging lyrics ask where you stand and what you believe? The title track “Powerless” kicks off with some truly emotive Indian Violin from Kartik Raghunathan. The lyrics are a motivational call-to-hope, with a rousing chorus. “ The Powerless one day will rise”. “Golden” is an uplifting, joyful, life-affirming trip, with a catchy Stealer's Wheel feel. “The Path” is a meditative song about coming home, with the inspired addition of a string quartet, who also stay for the thought-provoking “Count Your Blessings”, reminding us to live in the present and be thankful for all that we have. Powerless is a wonderful blend of Delta Blues, Indian Folk and Protest songs wrapped in the sublime sounds of Ajay's Dobro with the gorgeous undercurrent of Vinod's Tabla.

“A true Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove”

Reviewed by Jaen Amber & Tara Egan

Powerless by Ajay Srivastav is available from https://www.ajayhq.com/