WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT DEVON GILFILLIAN
LOVE YOU ANYWAY
“The answers to those questions, and to his own blunt self-assessment, play themselves out over the course of Love You Anyway‘s 11 tracks, bursting as it is with joy and movement, hardship and heaviness.”
“Like its predecessor, there are thick R&B grooves, shuddering funk breakdowns, and crunchy rock riffing drenched in his Philadelphia upbringing, but there’s a new lightness to it all, an exuberance that’s downright contagious.”
“The R&B artist, whose work spans the soul, rock and hip-hop worlds, released his 10-track album Love You Anyway on Friday, but it's the journey Gilfillian has been on since he first moved to Nashville to pursue his dream that makes the album's debut all the more meaningful.”
“Gilfillian is also proving to be a Renaissance man, with current-chart topping influences like Steve Lacy and Kendrick Lamar and even Thundercat.”
“Gilfillian's music is a melting pot of musical reference points. From Luther Vandross and Steely Dan to Tame Impala and The Weeknd, you can hear both the direct and indirect influences on this song.” (On “Brown Sugar Queen”)
“A must-hear sophomore album born out of his experience as a Black man in today's America. With 11 stirring soul songs, Gilfillian offers a soundtrack to moments worth fighting for in life — love, equality and acceptance.”
"Defined as soul music and embraced by Nashville's Americana scene, Gilfillian's sonic landscape weaves through lanes of R&B, rock 'n' roll and hip-hop. He's an animated guitarist who can tear up a stage, but Gilfillian doesn't weigh down his songs with flashy playing. Instead, "Love You Anyway" focuses on what Nashville songwriters do best — stirring stories with strong melodies."
“What makes Gilfillian special, much like his musical kindred spirits in Brittany Howard, Gary Clark Jr., or Leon Bridges, is that he’s less of a retro revivalist and more of a modernist synthesizer of these sounds. Gilfillian finds a way to make the weight of R&B musical history weightless, sprinkling his touchstones and affinities across these tunes in a way that feels natural and reinvigorating.”
“This is the kind of record that leaves no doubt that there is still a strikingly exciting future for history-minded R&B and soul music going forward.”
“Philadelphia native Devon Gilfillan continues to make waves with “Right Kind of Crazy,” his latest single from his upcoming album Love You Anyway. Influenced in equal parts by the hip-hop of his own childhood and the soul music of his father’s, the album still feels of the moment. “Right Kind of Crazy” is a frenetic song of desperation and desire with a melody that will stick with you long after its final fade.”
“Love You Anyway blends old and new R&B style cues for a timeless flavor.”
“We are excited to get our teeth into the dreamy sound of Devon Gilillian’s sophomore album in early April. If “All I Really Wanna Do” is any indication, we’ll be swaying and singing along to this songwriter's groove as he shares his musical stories.”
“On his latest release, Love You Anyway, Nashville-based, singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Devon Gilfillian, channels his musical inspirations and crafts an original sound while exploring themes of love, humanity, and acceptance. His soaring vocals and ​infectious grooves are a reaffirmation of the righteous joy that music can bring.”
“Philly favorite Devon Gilfillian‘s love for classic soul and R&B is on full display on the exuberant and guest-packed Love You Anyway.”
“An irresistible slinky and soulful candy-colored invitation.” (on “All I Really Wanna Do”)
“Just ahead of next month’s mid-term elections, acclaimed singer and songwriter, Devon Gilfillian, has shared “Let The Water Flow,” a soulful plea for
voting rights and democratic justice.”
“The 11-track project is filled with exuberant tunes about love, life, justice and acceptance.”
“It’s quite joyous, with a Prince vibe.” (on “All I Really Wanna Do”)
“A gorgeously intense slice of emotive soul-pop.”
“Has us instantly hooked…a soulful and
enchanting love song…intoxicating.” (on “All I Really Wanna Do”)
“A beautiful ode to the complexities of love.” (on “Right Kind of Crazy”)
“Devon Gilfillian has us catching all the vibes with new single 'All I Really Wanna Do.’”
“Sweet morsel of psychedelic soul.”
“Sinuous and seductive”
