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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Leah Turner-Leah Turner EP

                                     Leah Turner has released her first, self-titled EP, and it is very impressive, indeed! We all have heard about the power-driven "keys" to her first single, "Take The Keys". I will be honest and let the readers know that this review is solely based upon a personal purchase. At no point did the record label, Columbia Nashville, present me with this record. However, Leah is a rising star, a friend, and I feel she deserves the respect and critiques she can garner. "Pull Me Back", her second and current single, is a bit different than "Take The Keys". It reminds me of a Carrie Underwood-type track, and yet, has it's own uniqueness. It has a catchy chorus, with "you say what you say, but I still want you....pull me back". That rings in your ears, even after hearing it just once. Just incredible. The third track is a bit more fiesty, and down to earth. "Bless My Heart", is similar to nothing else. Although, it can have the fire power of a Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, or a Brantley Gilbert kind of written song. It has lyrics like "tobasco in my veins....", and shows an angst of Leah, that perhaps the EP through the first two tracks had yet to show. I enjoy this track the most, and it is my favorite of the five off the release. "Beat Up Bronco", well, is a lower song. It has a story behind it, and it still steers this EP very well. The song fits in great, and when she states, "I wouldn't trade that first kiss for nothin' ", it makes the mood set in quite well. "Ya, that heater, it's been broken since you owned it....", lyrics that a remindful of tough times and life throwing people hardships, yet we overcome them, and this can be a very resonating song. The final song off the well-done EP, is called "My Finger". This one, well it really gets me amped up when I am listening to a country mix, or this particular EP release. It has an excellent beat and tempo, and with lyrics like "you won't see me dressed in white, won't be no way tonight....", and "you dug your grave and here's my finger". This song has one specific stating, "show me your history and I'm your regret", well, rest assured, grabbing up this release, this strong and wild EP, will not leave you with the taste of regret in your mouth. Leah Turner is here folks, and the bottom line is, you have no choice but to recognize this female talent, without a shadow of a doubt!

                                                                                    Rating:5.0/5.0

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Leah Turner-Take The Keys (Single)

Ahh, smell that? That's the smell of two things....sweet success and the scent of a fresh breath of brilliant musician doing her thing. Leah, so talented and beautiful, has the country world by the strings with this first single, titled "Take the Keys". It holds one heck of a catchy hook, and Leah has the vocals to power any song, as evident by the track itself. Having just hit digital retailers in mid-August, Turner has impacted radio far before that. Becoming a success wasn't an overnight ordeal, and Leah is well aware of this, and it is evident by her lyrical content. "Let's hit the road and let the engine spark...." describes her sensual and ambitious attitude. "Take the Keys" is a thrill ride of rocking country persona, and she definitely shows she belongs! If you have to compare her to any current country artist, it could be hard, because Leah has her own distinctions. Leah is stunning, vocally strong, lyrically talented, and has ambition to succeed for her fans and family like no other artist in recent memory. I suppose the likes of a Kellie Pickler, a younger Shania Twain, or even Martina McBride would be suffice in comparison. That is my opinion, but believe me, you will hear the point I am making, just grab a copy from a link below, and see and hear for yourselves!! The chanting of "come on, come on, baby...." makes you want to do some dancing, party it up and crank this track top notch where it belong, up high!! So, "take the keys", pop the song in the player, and turn it up as loud as you can, and do what Leah does best, sing your heart out!!

RATING: 10/10

Jennifer Nettles-That Girl (Single)

One of country music's finest female vocalists, Jennifer Nettles ventured into a solo project, and did so very well. The time has finally come. Her newly released single, "That Girl," just impacting radio on Aug. 19th, is raising the bar for every other mainstream female artist. Keeping true to her roots, Jennifer tosses in jazz, pop and even soulful influences on the new track, balancing out what is commercially viable and what is true to country music-storytelling. While the men continue doing the same thing over again by releasing party song after tired party song. The females continue to deliver quality material that serves as a beacon of hope for all of the "close-minded traditionalists." "That Girl" is a sultry and slinky response to Dolly Parton's iconic song "Jolene." While incorporating such modern production as hand-claps and a sleek shine, Jennifer allows her voice and lyrics to reveal the track's storyline. Here we have a woman down-trodden by the lies of a two-timing man. He's married and seeks after the mistress for some side action. Come to find out, the mistress has no idea he's married. When she does find out, she breaks it off...and calls up the wife to tell her she doesn't "want to be that girl with your guy, to fool you and make you cry." "I knew he was good looking, maybe too good to be true. But when he kissed me in that alley, I could tell there was a you," she sings. Her voice drips with sensual desire but enraptures the lyrics with a bitter edge, almost mysterious, by layering on an attitude that only Jennifer could relate with. There is an air of film to the delivery, ranging back to a 1950's black and white film, perhaps. As her solo debut release, she definitely has a smash hit here. As one-half of the hugely successful duo Sugarland, Jennifer is poised to become the next great solo female artist, despite a huge barrier that most face when attempting to launch a superstar career. She's already a household name, and by releasing such a risky and bold choice, she just might get the attention people everywhere!!

RATING: 9.5/10

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Melanie Joe-Gun Shy (Single)

Talent is seemingly abundant these days is the world of country music, I'll grant you that. However,

Melanie Joe seems to have skipped ahead of that line. Perhaps it's because of her grit, perhaps it's also because of the electric that guitarist Billy Alexander slides throughout this track, or maybe it just so happens to be the powerhouse of all of it. "Gun Shy", which is now available on I Tunes, showcases Melanie's true vocals, and lyrically tells a story of a woman scorned, who is about to fire back, for the first time since, and this time.....well, it may not be pretty. Ironic, considering the beauty of Melanie Joe, and the talent we have here. This song is guitar-laced, almost like a "blues driven", jukebox slam it down, drink another, let's get up and twirl song.....to be simple, buy this one!! Country has a hidden talent here, I say if you are a fan of the rebellious Miranda Lambert, or the blistering Alaina Blair, then this track and artist is a no brainer. Hell, even if you love country, blues, rock, and a good time of music-this song is a match, I'd even refund your money personally if you hate it, because I truly believe in her, and Billy, and I know you can't hate this music. "Gun Shy" is a great, simple tune, with quality lyrics, quality guitar, and fine tuned vocals, with a sultry vocalist....you cannot possibly go wrong anywhere! Pick it up today!

RATING: 10/10