Music Review: Sam Fender's pop-rock soars on his third album, 'People Watching'

English singer-songwriter Sam Fender spends the bulk of his third studio album putting his observations about others to anthemic pop rock. The concept is simple. The results are anything but. The Associated Press' Elise Ryan writes in her review that Fender's album “People Watching” reveals a tender, strong-willed and observant lyricist. The songs also show off Fender’s skills as a musician and co-producer. She writes that he is capable of tying together instrumental threads into rich productions that enliven his stories. And his hometown of North Shields, England, serves as inspiration throughout the record.