That Nashville Sound receives many different CD releases throughout the year from indie and new artists that we’re doing short mini CD reviews on. We call them That Nashville Soundbites- it’s a feature that will allow us to give some props to some albums and artists that deserve a spotlight on their work.
Release Date: February 2010
Music Label: Old Haven
The Skinny: Borrowing as much from acts like Tom Petty and Steve Miller as it does from any country-tinged Nashville sound, the album is equal parts quirky and smart. The indie alternative country rocker’s fifth solo outing is filled with his trademark dry sense of humor balanced out with tales of damaged personalities and human insecurities. It’s an acquired taste, perhaps one that takes more than one listen. “She Likes Hair Bands” is a smile inducing affair, the well-written “Pretty Melody” is great for its string arrangement alone and “Shouldn’t Somebody Take You Home” is a great nod to traditional country ballads. Each song has a twist on a different lyrical tactic, crossing genres and styles effortlessly. More importantly, it works.
Sounds Like: A Countrified Steve Miller
Standout Tracks: "She Likes Hair Bands”, “Pretty Melody”, “Shouldn’t Somebody Take You Home”
The Verdict: Three & A Half Stars Out Of Five
Release Date: February 2010
Music Label: Old Haven
The Skinny: Borrowing as much from acts like Tom Petty and Steve Miller as it does from any country-tinged Nashville sound, the album is equal parts quirky and smart. The indie alternative country rocker’s fifth solo outing is filled with his trademark dry sense of humor balanced out with tales of damaged personalities and human insecurities. It’s an acquired taste, perhaps one that takes more than one listen. “She Likes Hair Bands” is a smile inducing affair, the well-written “Pretty Melody” is great for its string arrangement alone and “Shouldn’t Somebody Take You Home” is a great nod to traditional country ballads. Each song has a twist on a different lyrical tactic, crossing genres and styles effortlessly. More importantly, it works.
Sounds Like: A Countrified Steve Miller
Standout Tracks: "She Likes Hair Bands”, “Pretty Melody”, “Shouldn’t Somebody Take You Home”
The Verdict: Three & A Half Stars Out Of Five
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