Review

In the crowded landscape of British singer-songwriters, Andrew Cushin’s *Love Is For Everyone* arrives with the confidence of an artist who has truly found his voice. From the moment the title track opens with its shimmering guitar motif and Cushin’s warm, baritone drawl, you’re drawn into a world that feels at once intimate and expansive. Produced with flair by Gareth Nuttall, the record balances sumptuous, almost cinematic arrangements against bare-bones acoustic moments. On “L.I.F.E.,” Cushin’s vocals soar above a widescreen swell of strings and piano, the chorus carrying an anthemic quality yet rooted in heartfelt sincerity. Contrast that with the plaintive “Home Again,” where a lone acoustic guitar and gentle harmonica underscore lyrics of longing and return, and you see the breadth of his craftsmanship. Standout single “Alright” captures the restless energy of youth: insistent drumbeats, jangling guitars and a sing-along chorus that somehow feels both cathartic and rueful. Cushin’s Geordie inflections—subtle but ever present—lend the song an earthy authenticity, reminding us that genuine regional flavour needn’t be sacrificed on the altar of mass appeal. Lyrically, *Love Is For Everyone* treads familiar ground—love, loss, the search for belonging—but Cushin’s gift lies in his ability to render old themes with fresh honesty. “Falling Slow” brims with melancholy, its sparse arrangement leaving space for every syllable to resonate; by contrast, “All For You” bursts with joyous optimism, complete with a driving bassline and hand-clap percussion. If there’s a criticism to be made, it’s that the album’s midsection dips into a reflective lull—though even here, Cushin’s vocal sincerity keeps you invested. Ultimately, *Love Is For Everyone* delivers on its promise: a generous, heart-on-sleeve collection that showcases Andrew Cushin as a songwriter of genuine depth and warmth. In an age of artifice, this is an album that reminds us why we fell in love with singer-songwriters in the first place.