This week, Chuck takes a look at a dozen new and/or recent tunes. Along with stars like Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift, we find newcomers like Lindsay Ell, Brett Kissell, The Cadillac Three, Chris Rogers and Chris Weaver Band along with new singles from Steve Holy, Charlie Worsham, and Dean Brody. As usual, Chuck delivers his quck quips about
Brad Paisley - “Can’t Change The World” (Radio Edit) (Arista Nashville):
A uniquely written love song, but it stopped a little short of a spark with me.
Brett Kissel - “Raise Your Glass” (Warner Canada):
A perfect song to dance to.
The Cadillac Three and Friends - “The South” (Big Machine Records):
A “Bro” tribute to the land below the Mason Dixon line.
Charlie Worsham - “Want Me Too” (Warner Brothers Nashville):
Guitars set the mood and the tempo, and Worsham grand slams one out of the ballpark. One of the best new artists of 2013.
Chris Rogers - “Rollin’ Wheel” (FarmBoy Records):
Love the understated performance on this one. Could be one to watch in ‘14.
Chris Weaver Band - “Raise The Dead” (American Roots Records):
Soulful, poetic. Eloquent. The real deal.
Dean Brody - “Bounty” (Open Road):
A gripping story song from the 70s or 80s. I hope this one gets a chance.
Hank Williams, Jr. - “Angels Are Hard To Find” (Curb):
Loved it. Love the 1975 version. Loved the 1991 version from Pure Hank, which is what this one is. ???? Still, one of his best vocals.
Lindsay Ell - “Trippin’ On Us” (Stoney Creek Records):
Swagger and Sass.
Taylor Swift - “Red” (CMA Acoustic Performance) (Big Machine):
Slowing this one down gives it a deeper feel. Of course, having Alison Krauss and Vince Gill doesn’t hurt, but Swift holds her own quite effectively.
Steve Holy - “Radio Up” (CURB):
Cool and crisp production and a bouncy vocal approach from Holy help to make this one a winner.
Robby Johnson “South Of Me” (SMG):
Simply put, a star on the rise. His vocal has a lot of texture and potential, and this pop-flavored mid-tempo number qualifies as “ear candy.”
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