Capitol CMG
Release Date: October 15th 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Mac Powell – New Creation (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Capitol CMG
Release Date: October 15th 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Mac Powell – New Creation (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Independent
Release Date: September 24th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Jana Kramer– Voices (Single) (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Apart from death and taxes, I reckon there’s at least one other thing that is true in the world, no matter what. And it is that Taylor Swift is one of the most prolific, though-provoking, skilful, confronting, and inspiring songwriters of the modern music era. Her vocals as an artist are great too, compelling, stirring and quite heavenly really; but I believe that it is Taylor’s nuanced, level-headed, honest, personal, emotional, and empathetic narrative storytelling… that really cements her place in this list of influential artists of all time. It is the song-writing in my opinion that also lands her as one of the most relatable people in the world at the moment. There seriously isn’t anything to dislike about Taylor Swift (name me one thing- with evidence! I’ll keep waiting!), and her songs throughout her discography has received widespread listener, critical and commercial acclaim. Taylor has broken a lot of Guinness World Records for her music, and she is one of the best-selling artists of today. With Taylor being prominent throughout her career in the genres of country, pop and folk; it is her down-to-earth nature, her humbleness and her kindness that seems to win fans over. And as for me and my listening experience to Taylor’s discography over the past couple of weeks; can I say that I am now a bona-fide fan of hers? Of her song writing and of her singing? Taylor has accomplished a lot in her 15 years in the spotlight, and she has grown up immensely. Granted, she’s grown up primarily in the spotlight and in the public eye, however I reckon that the way that she has handled criticism and haters has been full of professionalism, poise, and grace. The way she tackled the masters’ controversy in 2019 was quite mature, firm, and assertive, and made me respect her all the more. But for me my love for Taylor’s music and her storytelling, is embedded in her songs and how deep she dives. Every Taylor Swift song means something to someone- and that is what I reckon is so profound, special and beautiful about everything that Taylor releases.
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Big Machine Label Group
Release Date: September 17th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Carly Pearce– 29: Written In Stone (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
19 Recordings / UMG Recordings
Release Date: September 3rd 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Lauren Alaina – Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
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Back Blocks Music
Release Date: August 27th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Ashley Cooke– Already Drank That Beer: Side A (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
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Sea Gayle Music
Release Date: August 27th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Jaden Michaels– Jaden Michaels EP (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Ten Point Productions Inc / Warner Records Inc.
Release Date: May 21st 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Blake Shelton – Body Language (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Provident Label Group / Reunion Records
Release Date: August 27th 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Rhett Walker – Gospel Song EP (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
A Hit Red Records / Capitol Records Nashville
Release Date: August 20th 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Keith Urban – Wild Hearts – Single (Amazon mp3/iTunes)