Friday, September 7, 2007

"Country Recitations" by Allan Traynor (Spoken Word/Country artist from Canada (CA))

Allan Traynor's "Country Recitations" is a heart-wrenching assembly of spoken word tunes. Every track on this CD is crafted with lyrical precision and performed with passion and fervor. Tackling patriotic themes, memories of youth, and life experiences, these tales are brought to life by Allan's emotional story-telling of mostly real-life experiences. "The Letter" and "Why Soldiers Cry" tell sad tales of tragic loss and fallen heroes, yet they bring healing and closure through words of sympathy, valor, and profound courage. What's more, each track of "Country Recitations" is backed by lovely acoustic guitars and graceful stringed instruments. Finished with solid production, this CD is one that fans of spoken word and country music should not go without!
 
 
 
 
 
 
-Xavier P. for RadioIndy.com!

"The Enchanted Highway" by Mary Beth Cross (Acoustic/Country artist from Colorado (CO))

"The Enchanted Highway" by Mary Beth Cross is an enticingly innovative acoustic country album with a Celtic folk and spiritual twist! Kicking off the journey down this highway is the nature-inspired title-track, which opens with a captivating arrangement of native drum and flute arrangements. It's not long before listeners are introduced to Mary Beth's easy-going, pacifying vocal tone. Her unforgettable voice delivers a tranquil sense of comfort, which perfectly compliments the emotional mood of these tunes! "Stay" offers an insight into Mary Beth's compelling lyrical themes. Telling a story of the elation that comes from reuniting with an old friend, "Stay" is like most of the songs on this CD in that it recounts climatic life experiences and sacred moments. What's more, every musical performance on this CD is bright, brilliant, and masterful! Shining production puts this CD on the list of must-haves! Fans of country, folk, acoustic, and spiritual music, take a trip down the "Enchanted Highway" today!

 

 
-Xavier P. for RadioIndy.com
 

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

"Be Nice To My Monkey" by The Marty Crawfitt Band (Country-Rock band from Indiana (IN))

"Be Nice To My Monkey" by the witty Marty Crawfitt Band is a fun-filled country-rock album! Talk about humor – songs about monkeys, girls with mustaches, and cowboys and bras make for a very lighthearted, comedic audio experience! Although these lyrics are lighthearted, this band takes musicianship very seriously. The title-track opens with a sweet electric guitar melody, and continues to grasp listeners with Marty's fun-filled vocals – listeners even get a great big belch on this one! "She's Got A Black Mustache" flaunts an amazing electric solo, and "Cowboys Don't Wear Bras" picks up an edgier intro, while introducing the sweet sounds of the banjo! Solid production brings this CD-full-of-laughs to a nice close. Fans of Cledus T. Judd will find laugh after laugh of pure enjoyment on this memorable CD!
-Xavier P. (for RadioIndy.com)
 
 
 
 

Taryn Cross's Self-Titled Debut (Country artist from Washington (WA))

The self-titled debut of the beautiful Taryn Cross is a soulful country collection that will leave music-lovers hungry for more! Kicking off with the edgy "I Can Break My Own Heart," Taryn wastes no time in showing off her sultry, powerful, and dynamic vocals! One of the most attractive appeals of Taryn is her diversity. Country fans will find everything lovely on this CD – modern country-pop, country with a rock edge, traditional country, and heavenly ballads. "Sunday Best" takes on a spiffy rock edge and tackles the hard-hitting theme of hypocrisy with effortless lyrical skill. Moving along across the spectrum, Taryn draws listeners in with her heart-grasping ballad entitled "My Pearls". One thing's for sure, Taryn's as talented as the biggest names in modern country! Fans of LeeAnn Rhimes, Faith Hill, and Carrie Underwood will find a new obsession in this amazing new talent!
-Xavier P. (for RadioIndy.com)