Eoin Shannon – “Highs & lows”
Eoin Shannon Explores the Depths of the Soul on Highs & Lows
On his latest album Highs & Lows, Irish artist Eoin Shannon opens a heartfelt chapter of spiritual reflection, bluesy emotion, and rich storytelling. Hailing from Cork, Shannon blends soul, blues, and singer-songwriter tradition with a lyrical sensitivity that gives the project a deep emotional pulse. From the first note, it is clear this is a record crafted with intention and shaped by collaboration.
The album draws influence from greats like Bobby Blue Bland, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra, and that lineage is felt throughout. Tracks like Demon Lady and Sad Little Man carry that smoky, late-night barroom quality, while The Closer You’re To God stands out as a moving centerpiece. Co-produced with Tom Savage, who also contributes vocals, the track examines faith, adversity, and the spiritual battles that accompany growth. The haunting refrain lingers long after it ends.
Other highlights include Happiness Has Come to Town, a stunning piano and cello-driven piece enriched by Malte Hortsmann and Artem Litovchenko, and Pull The Plug/Pull The Curtain, which appears in both its original and dance remix forms, showing Shannon’s range and willingness to experiment with different sounds and collaborators.
Vocally, Shannon delivers with a quiet strength, letting the lyrics carry weight without force. His voice feels lived-in and unvarnished, adding to the album’s honest and grounded tone. Guest features from singers like Gaby Duboisjoli, Chanele McGuinness, and Makeda Rose bring contrast and beauty to the mix.
Highs & Lows is more than a collection of songs, it’s a reflective journal, tracing spiritual and emotional peaks and valleys. Eoin Shannon’s vision is clear and soulful, offering listeners a place to pause and reflect on the spaces between light and shadow.