NEW CD REVIEW: RICK HART "SPIRAL"

Rick Hart’s Album, Spiral, tells a story of love and heart break with a soft rock country style. Although these country tunes might give you the blues, his songs, "Mess I’m In" & "Hummingbird", will inspire you to get up and dance around regardless. This, “love sucks, but I can’t get enough” vibe is accented with peppy piano intros and pleasant guitar solos. 

My favorite is "Hummingbird" because I thought I was listening to John Mayer, but Rick’s smooth-rich voice made it an original. Second favorite is "Mess I'm In".. I found myself reflex tapping my feet to the beat. Best line is, "Is it wrong to assume, with all of its perfections, love can conquer and consume.” 

All together, Spiral is fit for easy listening, and thanks to the more cliche and repetitive lyrics Rick uses, you’ll find yourself singing along in no time. 


For Fans Of: Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, John Mayer
RATING 7.5/10  - Melody Miles

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https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/spiral-ep/id791870591?

discovering fine story telling in these 8 songs: Bradley Wik and The Charlatans

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Bradley Wik and the Charlatans

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March 14, 2012, 4:57 pm

A first listen to the debut album from the band shows off the distinct vocal style of Bradley Wik. From there it's a short distance to discovering fine story telling in these 8 songs!

BRADLEY WIK AND THE CHARLATANS

Originally from Minnesota, Bradley Wik set out with, as he tells it, a back pack stuffed with clothes and his guitar. Playing where ever people would listen. (THAT takes courage!) This classic journey,  that goes back to guys like Woodie Guthrie, Jack Kerouac, and stories of Bob Dylan, took Bradley to San Franciso, Seattle, and most recently Brooklyn. Finally sights set on Portland. Now there's a debut rock album.


The CD release party for Burn What You Can, Bury the Rest comes up this Saturday night (3/17) at Secret Society. More on that HERE.

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Music Discovery w/ free MP3: Michael Donner & The Southern Renaissance

What is it about Dallas that spits out wonderful americana/alt-country projects!?

Michael Donner & The Southern Renaissance is yet another exmaple of this. Describing themselves as a "gang of picker-gypsies from Dallas, Texas." I can see these guys traditionally living by seasonal work, itinerant trade, and fortune-telling, you know the Gypsy ways...

"No Better Time" is for fans of Bob Dylan to Jeff Buckley to Ryan Adams, they've recently opened several acclaimed shows around the South for the likes of Dylan LeBlanc, The Civil Wars, The Lackadaises and Sleeperstar.

After listening to stand out track "Tall Trees" certainly they are going to be alright! The handful of instruments used on this song makes it easliy the single off this album.

However my favorite track is "Big City" they really branch out and capture the indie rock artist title on this one. I love the drumming and mostly the vocals.... alt country turned hipster! Really this whole album crosses genres nicely. With someone like me who has an attention span of a 2 year old this album suits me very well. Catch them at SXSW this year looks ike they are heading over to Austin! Now how do i get them to come to Portland.

Hey michael- "Can you promise me that you will always stay with me"...... actually Michael can you promise you will always put out albums this good! 

 

xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo /10

 

xo kaytea

 

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