A nasty rumor has been going round for a while saying that alt-country is as good as dead. But with strong releases from Old 97’s and Drive-By Truckers and now Blue Mountain, I’d say the genre is doing just fine.
On “Midnight In Mississippi” the band around Cary Hudson and his wife Laurie Stirratt show the young ones just how it’s done. With a mix of rock, country and a good shot of blues on the side (closer “Skinny Dipping”), they’ve written twelve songs that are a pleasure to listen to. The vocal harmonies, the melodies, the variation in both styles and rhythms make “Midnight In Mississippi” a must for all the Jayhawks fans out there. And while you’re at it, make sure to pick up “Omnibus” as well which contains re-recorded versions of some older Blue Mountain songs.
Score: 7.5 out of 10
http://www.bluerose-records.com
http://www.bluemountainoxfordms.com
No comments:
Post a Comment