Monday, 22 May 2017

Will Payne Harrison - East Nashville Blues


Rating: 4/5

Review:
An enjoyable album



This is a very decent album, I think.   I tried it on a bit of a whim because I hadn't heard Will Payne Harrison before and I rather like it.

East Nashville Blues veers toward the Country end of the Americana spectrum, with a very easy, relaxed overall sound.  The songs are well crafted with agreeable melodies and a distinctly downbeat lyrical style, full of heartache, death and hardship. They aren't short of a modulation into minor keys to go with this, and the effect is pleasing if a little familiar-sounding.  The title track tells of Harrison's struggle as an aspiring musician, but like a couple of others - notably High As Willie - it's done with a little wit which helps a lot.  There's some good backing from a smallish band, nice harmonies and some good fiddle and dobro to add to the mix.

This isn't an album to stand out from the crowd (and in this genre it's a big crowd at the moment) but it's a very decent piece of work.  There's talent and craftsmanship here which combine to make a pleasing listen and I'll be looking out for more from Will Payne Harrison - I think he may be a name to watch as things develop.

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