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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