5.0 out of 5 stars
A terrific project, esp. if you enjoy wayward country rock, April 19, 2005
This review is from: Morrison-Williams (Audio CD)
This is country, but...it's not your mama or your papa's country. It is full of reflective and thoughtful introspection. If you listen to the lyrics, it might just make you think a little bit...about love, about values, about life, about who you are and where you are headed.
These guys aren't exactly a custom fit for country music as they have included some of the acoustic accoutrements, like mandolins, fiddles, dobros and even a banjo now and then. Granted, that leans to country, but not what you would hear on the radio, or see on television. These guys are carving out their own niche in the contemporary country music scene and are definitely worth a listen.
The lead tune, My Girl Friday, comes across as a signature tune. About a woman who is left unattended, unappreciated and vulnerable. It isn't exactly rocket science what's gonna happen. For me, this is the tie-in to country music...a catchy, clever, corny country title.
Fighting for Love is the quintessential song about struggling to hang on to love with the capital L. We make mistakes, we regret them, we try to explain them, but the bottom line is, when it comes to love, it's worth fighting for and singing about. This song delivers.
Next is a "Good Day to Die", subtitled the Alamo Song. It's a terrific ballad about what one might contemplate when the odds are seriously stacked against you.
I can't exactly explain it, but I also really liked "Preacher Michael". Yeah, I guess there's some cool echoes on the lyrics and the incredibly tight harmonies that carry through the entire tune. But, if you listen to the lyrics, the singer lands an older woman, and when they are getting married, the preacher who wants to "see some tongue"! Not only that, but he thinks marriage is better than any "roll in the hay'! So, there's your family values.
This album is way deeper and thoughtful than most country-rock type stuff I've heard before. There is a lot of personal history and dedication put into these songs, all except one of which are original. A terrific project, worth listening to if you enjoy a little wayward country rock. (Bob Hall, Roseburg, OR.)
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