I sat with this album “Life Is Not A Competition” for a few listens. mostly during quiet parts of the day and it kept pulling me back in. Tim Eveleigh has a way of sounding relaxed without sounding careless and that balance carries through the whole album. His style sits between folk and soft rock in the singer-songwriter space. His sound is rich but never feels stuck or predictable. There’s warmth here and a calm confidence in how the songs unfold.
The album opens with “Assist” which sets the tone right away. It’s easy going with a hook that stays in your head long after it ends. “Echoes” follows with a softer mood. Feeling close and thoughtful. It’s like something written late at night. “Trespass” brings more movement and energy. The rhythm makes it hard not to nod along. It has a light lift to it that sneaks up on you.
“Flooded” slows things down again and I really like how the instruments sit around his voice here. Everything was placed with care and his delivery makes you lean in and listen. “Timeline” has a great rhythm. The sound is fresh and fitting the album’s mood. “Drowning” is a real highlight for me. The blend of voices and melodies is special and it stays with you.
“Enough” shifts direction in an interesting way. I liked hearing him try something different. You’ll love the vocals here. “Surfeit” is open and honest and “Uniform” keeps things simple but strong. Closing with “Rage In The Darkness” feels right. Ending the album on a steady and thoughtful note.
I loved this album. I love his voice, his melodies and the care put into every song. It feels like music made with heart and you can hear that he meant every word he sang.
