Expect the unexpected from Welcome Home, the sixth solo studio album (and 20th of his career) from Alan Doyle, scheduled for release on February 9th. While upholding his status as a perennial merrymaker — a reputation burnished by his years with acclaimed folk-pop combo Great Big Sea — the new album also finds the multifaceted singer-songwriter and 14-time JUNO Award nominee exploring novel sonic terrain. Alongside marquee co-writers Jimmy Rankin, Donovan Woods, and actor Oscar Isaac, Doyle presents nine original songs recorded in Montreal with producer-engineer Marcus Paquin. They range from his signature fiercely rollicking party tracks to surprisingly intimate tunes. Doyle says it’s the most personal and understated album he’s ever released. Discussing the album, Doyle states: “I have a...