Album Review: Tom Meighan – Roadrunner
Roadrunner
Tom Meighan rediscovers his swagger and takes another confident stride on his road to redemption with his second album, ‘Roadrunner’.
Released 24th January Pre-Order here: https://tommeighantm.store/
On his previous album ‘The Reckoning‘, Tom came across as grateful to still have fans by his side, but now he sounds like he’s rediscovered the joy of making music and is having a lot of fun with it again.
Tom’s latest album, ‘Roadrunner’, sees him return at full throttle, kicking off with the fiery opener ‘Use It Or Lose It‘. This track sets the tone for an album that oscillates between raw energy and heartfelt introspection. ‘White Lies‘ delves into the nature of truth with a driving melody that lingers in your mind long after the first listen.
The pace shifts with ‘Silver Linings‘, a more subdued moment that highlights Tom’s versatility. However, ‘We Can Do It‘ brings the energy back, a stadium-ready anthem bursting with euphoric intent. Then there’s ‘Better Life‘, one of the most introspective tracks on the record, where Tom’s poignant lyrics, “Sometimes I look around / For what’s already by my side” offer a tender reminder to cherish the present.
The album’s second half cranks up the tempo with explorations of love, passion, and madness.
‘High On You‘ boasts a powerhouse groove, the kind of track a certain ‘Supermassive Black Hole‘ band would relish blasting around stadiums. Following his end-of-year academy tour and the previous year’s arena shows with Noel Gallagher, it’s clear Tom has his sights firmly set on conquering those stadiums himself now.
‘Headcase‘ captures Meighan at his absolute best. When he almost raps the chorus, the attitude and confidence hit you right in the soul, making you want to puff your chest out. It’s the kind of track you can’t help but feel that former band mate Sergio Pizzorno would have loved to have this tune to work on.
It culminates in the vulnerable fan favourite ‘Would You Mind‘, a song that’s already etched its mark in Tom’s live shows. Originally released as a free download, it’s become a powerful anthem, drawing audiences together with its raw emotional pull. Tom reflects on its resonance: “This song has a life of its own. You see it when grown men and women sing every word with open arms and tears in their eyes. Maybe sometimes we should all ask for a little help.”
With ‘Roadrunner’, Tom delivers a dynamic blend of anthemic rock and reflective storytelling, proving once again why he resonates so deeply with his fans. This is an album made for both roaring stadiums and quiet moments of contemplation.