ASIDE from the fact that Owen Williams new album is full of sincerely good songs, when you understand the sentiment that went into its craft, you may appreciate it even more.

Standing Still Will Kill you is officially released on Saturday November 18 and to mark the occasion, the singer-songwriter from Westcliff, has got together a full band to present the songs in their full glory, in the incredible surroundings of St Clements Church, Leigh.

"First and foremost, it's a warning. Don't stand still in life. You'll get stuck, physically and emotionally" says Owen, talking about the album and its title. "I kind of wrote it as a warning to myself but I think a lot of people will relate to that feeling of needing to break away from a pattern of behaviour or let go of a certain emotion, person or situation.

"The album is a collection of songs that were largely written around the same time. I had an accident about 18 months ago where I badly hurt my leg and was bed/house bound for months. On the back of injuring my leg I then got blood clots on the lung as a result of the leg brace I had been in. They were very close to my heart and it was a lucky escape by all accounts. Anyway, this period of incarceration and illness made me very introspective and reflective. The songs are inspired by the range of emotions I was going through (God Be Guessin'), or unresolved issues I had swilling around my mind (Oil and Water), and even views from my window while I was laid up (Magpie).

"The title 'Standing Still Will Kill You' comes from the physical lack of movement that resulted in the blood clots, but also the mental/emotion lack of movement that can leave you trapped. It's an album about needing to move on I guess. I wanted to make an album that was a bit raw, very honest and honed the bluesy/gospel sound that I had been journeying towards."

Owen said when the chance came up to hold the launch at St Clements Church he didn't hesitate, particularly as his dream venue is to play at the Union Chapel in Islington.

He said: "I just feel excited, and a bit nervous! I wanted to do the launch somewhere special and St Clements is a beautiful building right in the heart of my home town. It just felt right to me.

"You are going to see and hear me in the way that I've always wanted to be seen and heard. A lot of people will have seen me performing over the years but never with a full band like this. My songs, new and old, have taken on a different dimension and they're now sounding so much fuller and complete. I am going to sing my heart out, I can promise you that."

Standing Still Will Kill You will be officially released on November 18 with a special launch gig inside St Clements Church, from 7:30pm until 10:30pm.

St Clement's Church is at The Rectory, Leigh Hill.

Admission is £5 or £10 with a copy of the album.

The album is also available for pre-order on all good digital platforms.