When Thomas Barsoe in 2005 released his debut album, an adventure second to none began. The Danish soul singer made it big time in Asia and, as the first Danish artist ever, managed to conquer the top spot in the music chart in Japan, the worlds second largest market.

Where the words on Read Between The Lines circles around the mystery and darkness of love, the arrangements are far more simple and acoustic than on the debut album. Partly because of Thomas's philosophy of - if a song does not work on a piano or guitar alone, it's quite simply not good enough.

And the fact that the organic and soulful album came to life in the small hours at his loft apartment in Copenhagen really shows. There is an intimacy and nerve throughout Read Between The Lines, which contrary to the previous album, is easily adaptable to the concert stage. No huge horn sections or lush harmonies but plenty of bitter sweet soul in a style comparable to british James Morrison. But then again, not. Because Thomas is Thomas and no one else. Listen and be moved.