Atlanta's own Cole/Taylor has crafted a winner with their Americana/alt-country album "Mercy Road." These guys are a great group of musicians that call out to the blue collar American in the same way Springsteen and Mellencamp do. They write pride-driven songs with a sense of hope and accomplishment, wrapping it all around a big ball of sound. What makes Cole/Taylor unique is their ability to bring a smoothness to their big sound – they can rock you as well as lull you into blues heaven. Much of this ability can be attributed to the variance in vocal style. "Mercy Road" is rather well-produced and ready to hit airwaves. Be sure to crank this one too. The boys come out of the gates strong with "Your Turn Now," the opener, which has a stadium-worthy sound and a great driving piano progression. The title track, "Mercy Road," is a heartfelt song with big, intimate, deep vocals and an unrelenting smoothness. "Ready To Love Again" is another standout, wrapping up the album with a nice jazzy blues feel. If you enjoy blues with a big Americana sound, pick up "Mercy Road."
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