Richard Turgeon, “Never Leaving California” (2020): One Track Mind

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Richard Turgeon has been producing one song after another for the past few months in preparation of his fourth studio project. At this point, the San Francisco Bay-area singer, songwriter and man of multiple instruments probably has enough material to fill several albums!

“Never Leaving California” is Turgeon’s latest concoction, and it showcases his remarkable talent for putting keen words to catchy music. This time around, Turgeon tackles a grisly topic – the Manson Family!



Directed by an aggressive pitch and vibrating with volume, “Never Leaving California” projects a mood that fits right in with its dark subject matter. The high-octane rocker simply buzzes with tireless energy, with a gripping chorus and tautly twined rhythms and arrangements. A wicked guitar solo also lights the track, and as always, Richard Turgeon’s roots-rock vocals are in stellar shape.

Gushing with clarity and conviction, “Never Leaving California” is a head-bobbing, fist-pumping slab of hard-rocking grandeur smacking of hit single status. Crank it up and enjoy!

Beverly Paterson