Damian Wilson - 'Built For Fighting'

A release that has a rich tapestry of songs, with musical rivers that run deep, rich and full of underlying currents of freshness and variety.

A very welcomed release, 'Built For Fighting' is Damian Wilson's first solo album in over ten years! Was it worth the wait? You bet! As we know, Wilson has made a huge impact in Rock circles, fronting Progressive Rockers such as Threshold and Headspace. Now with this new solo effort, Damian is again exploring and expanding his musical plateau & range!

Although the opening track, 'Thrill Me' is the lead-off single (and rightfully so), just wait for 'Impossible', as it will certainly turn heads! Wilson has invited some extraordinary musical friends to set sail on this new musical journey, such high talented musicians as Lee Pomeroy, Brian Willoughby and Adam Wakeman.

'Built ...' shows us a deeper and, at times, softer side of Wilson. That's not to say that this collection is a lighter one, because it's not; however, it's as much beautiful as it is melancholy whilst being as much Symphonic and orchestral as it is sung and performed in a romantic vein.



This is a release that has a rich tapestry of songs, with musical rivers that run deep, rich and full of underlying currents of freshness and variety. Wilson comes across strong yet vulnerable, confident in his performances, yet tender. It's an album that keeps calling out for us to listen and discover the depth of his talent. 'Sex And Vanilla' is a great example of his strength, while 'Somebody' shows Damian Wilson, perhaps, at his most sensitive.

'Built For Fighting' is a work of love; the love of music and the love of song-writing. It's an album that is diverse, with many sides of emotion and a musicality that is just this side of genius. It's truly inspirational as well, listen to 'I Won't Blame Life' – this song just spurs me along to just do a little bit better, and I hope it will for you!

Bruce E.J. Atkinson