Brett Caswell & The Marquee Rose - A New Balance 4/5
From the opening chord on "When It Rains," A New Balance exudes craftsmenship, genuine energy and a rich tapestry of storytelling, woven into every line of this alt-country journey. It's a promising introduction to the raspy vocals of artisan, Brett Caswell.Full of simple, yet striking harmonies, easy to swallow hooks and plenty of heartache and self-discovery to go around, A New Balance charms you with ease. The record's title track, is a twangy-acoustic lullaby, "get this heart off my sleeve...I wanna walk in someone else's shoes," croons Caswell, is seductive and an instant favourite.
Brassier tracks, "Guilty," "Needle In the Groove," and "A Friend In Need" have natural energy, and character. The soaring piano ballad, "Mr. Elevator Man," bleeds heartache, climaxing with a clashing of piano keys and guitars. "L.O.V.E." a bouncy, upbeat piano-driven track recalls a cheerful Randy Newman.
Even when the record loses its footing on the closer "Nicaraguawhaa," where Caswell taps into his inner Zepplin or an awkward run-in with what maybe mistaken for pushy Jehovah's witnesses on "Preaching To the Wrong Choir," A New Balance still manages to find a balance with sound instrumentals and Caswell's skilled songwriting.
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something to look into definately
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