Monday, August 31, 2015

Maddie & Tae "Start Here" Album Review


     From the lowliest depths of pop country hell,a bright spot has emerged on the scene for mainstream country music.  Maddie & Tae came out of the box strong last year with their timely and hilarious hit "Girl In A Country Song".  Most critics were quick to point out that country fans needed to cool their jets, as these were just two young girls and we couldn't heap all these expectations of wrestling country radio back on their shoulders.  Well, with the release of their debut album, somebody is going to have to cool me down.  Is this "old fashioned traditional country"?  Not really. But is it one of the very best and most authentic country albums of the past few years in mainstream country? Hell yeah.

Friday, August 7, 2015

Luke Bryan "Kill The Lights" Album Review


     Well every one's favorite metro-sexual pretty boy is back with a new album of big hits for the soccer mom and preteen in your life.  Luke has made quite a name for himself in his illustrious career, starting off as a strong vocalist with  throwback sound, and morphing into a caricature of the frat-boy country lifestyle.  Kill the Lights promised growth and maturity from Luke.  I don't see it.  This isn't art or music, it is marketing and demographic targeting.  Luke is officially no longer a country music artist, he is a marketing gimmick through and through.