CD Review – ‘Chaos and Bright Lights’ – The McClymonts
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‘Chaos and Bright Lights’ – The McClymonts (Executive Music Group, 2010) This is an updated version of my original review written in 2008. We are quite partial to all things Australian over here (Keith Urban! Hugh Jackman! Lamingtons!) so when there is country music from Down Under to be discovered, we are first in line. Read More
CD Review – ‘Five Spot EP’ – Craig Campbell
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‘Five Spot EP’ – Craig Campbell (Bigger Picture, 2010) While in recent years country radio’s focus has been on pop-country, there is still lots of traditional country music being made. Having learned his craft in the South Georgia honky tonks, Craig Campbell relocated to Nashville, did a stint in Tracy Byrd‘s band and landed himself Read More
Single Review – ‘Mine’ – Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift returns with ‘Mine’, the first single taken from forthcoming album, ‘Speak Now’. Rush-released to radio after the song leaked online, ‘Mine’ is a typical Taylor swift song. Depending on your existing opinion, this is either a good or a bad thing. In the story, she is working out abandonment and daddy issues by Read More
Single Review – ‘Family Man’ – Craig Campbell
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One of the staples of Country Music has long been the song about the hard-working man looking after his family. Often those songs get drenched in such sentimentality that the message all but disappears. As with any theme that’s often visited, the songwriting has to be top-notch. None of these are issues on Craig Campbell‘s Read More
Single Review – ‘Wax Paper Cups’ – Walker Hayes
15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Single Review – ‘Wax Paper Cups’ – Walker Hayes
Alabama native Walker Hayes came to Nashville armed with a college degree in music and soon found himself noticed for his unique style. So far in 2010, he finished recording his debut album and was offered a spot on the Country Throwdown Tour. With new single ‘Wax Paper Cups’, Walker really offers something remarkably refreshing. Read More
Fan Review – Lady Antebellum – London, England – August 11, 2010
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Lady Antebellum – Charles Kelley (lead and backing vocals), Hillary Scott (lead and backing vocals) and Dave Haywood (backing vocals, piano, guitar and mandolin) – were in the UK promoting their latest record, ‘Need You Now’. Their one and only concert on these shores took place last night (Wednesday 11th August) at London’s O2 Shepherds Read More
Single Review – ‘Where Do I Go From You’ – Clay Walker
15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Single Review – ‘Where Do I Go From You’ – Clay Walker
Following the top 5 success of ‘She Won’t Be Lonely’, Clay Walker releases new single ‘Where Do I Go From You’. Infused with a lovely neo-traditional production, the song has the protagonist wondering how to get over a failed relationship while seemingly blaming himself for its demise (‘I said what I said and you did Read More
CD Review – ‘All About Tonight’ – Blake Shelton
15 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CD Review – ‘All About Tonight’ – Blake Shelton
‘All About Tonight’ – Blake Shelton (Reprise/WMN, 2010) Having split his new album in two ‘six pak’ offerings, Blake Shelton releases the second set of six songs. The title track and first single is an unpretentious and fun honky tonk song that is currently soaring up the charts. As with all previous Blake Shelton albums, Read More