Jan 25, 2013
Album Review: Chris King - 1983
Chris King - 1983
by Kelcy Salisbury
Country music is far from dead. The best of the genre has largely moved outside of the Nashville "box" but this isn't about any kind of contrived TX/OK vs Nashville battle. This is about the first really good country album of 2013 (a year with a lot of albums to look forward to.)
I've never seen Chris King play live. I didn't even hear of him until I started to see quite a bit of buzz surrounding his debut album, 1983 (I assume its a reference to his birth year, thanks for making me feel old buddy).
The whole album is a solid hunk of country goodness. The songwriting is strong throughout. My personal favorites are "Antler Ballroom" & "Man Enough" which features the inimitable vocal stylings of Jamie Wilson (best known for her work with The Trishas & on the Turnpike Troubadours' Goodbye Normal Street).
King sings in a distinctive tenor that strikes a sure-footed balance between youth and old-soul experience, making his voice the perfect vehicle for exploration of a life caught in that dichotomy. Though he's of the Texas/Red Dirt scene, so to speak, his presentation bears little resemblance to any stereotypical "sound" you expect when you read that classification. His music is catchy and accessible, yet layered and soulful.
There isn't a throwaway track on the album. 1983 truly is the first really good true country album of the admittedly young year & will no doubt be a contender when it comes time to make my 2013 "best of" list.
So here's a big "Thank You" to Chris King for making a true country album & here's to many years of continued success.
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You can purchase 1983 at Lonestar Music, Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.
by Kelcy Salisbury
I've never seen Chris King play live. I didn't even hear of him until I started to see quite a bit of buzz surrounding his debut album, 1983 (I assume its a reference to his birth year, thanks for making me feel old buddy).
The whole album is a solid hunk of country goodness. The songwriting is strong throughout. My personal favorites are "Antler Ballroom" & "Man Enough" which features the inimitable vocal stylings of Jamie Wilson (best known for her work with The Trishas & on the Turnpike Troubadours' Goodbye Normal Street).
King sings in a distinctive tenor that strikes a sure-footed balance between youth and old-soul experience, making his voice the perfect vehicle for exploration of a life caught in that dichotomy. Though he's of the Texas/Red Dirt scene, so to speak, his presentation bears little resemblance to any stereotypical "sound" you expect when you read that classification. His music is catchy and accessible, yet layered and soulful.
There isn't a throwaway track on the album. 1983 truly is the first really good true country album of the admittedly young year & will no doubt be a contender when it comes time to make my 2013 "best of" list.
So here's a big "Thank You" to Chris King for making a true country album & here's to many years of continued success.
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You can purchase 1983 at Lonestar Music, Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.
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Jan 24, 2013
I'm Sorry, This Exists - Jan. '13
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| Nickelback "Bottoms Up" Onesie. For the kid who's got everything ...but good parents. |
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| Florida-Georgia Line laptop bag. That's assuming Florida-Georgia Line fans know how to use a computer. |
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| OMG!!!!! |
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| "Pontoon" t-shirt |
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| Plies "Goon" Necklace. For classing up your job interview outfit. |
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| The Farm "Farm Party" Hot Pants. Nothing says sexy like "hot pants" and "farm" in the same description! |
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| Jake Owen "fence art." I didn't know fence art was a thing. |
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| This Hunter Hayes t-shirt transfer that features several photos of OH DEAR GOD WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS HEAD?!?! |
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| "Sexy" and "vintage" Rascal Flatts shirt |
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| Nicki Minaj "Life is Sweet" stripper heels |
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| Puke. All over everything. |
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| Yes, this is real.... Taylor Swift Ex-Boyfriends Prayer Candle Thanks to @n8van2 for bringing it to my attention. |
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| And finally....Stay classy, HER and Kings County! |
Jan 23, 2013
New Blackberry Smoke Song
Though just now releasing "Pretty Little Lie," the first single to radio from The Whippoorwill, Blackberry Smoke has been playing new/unreleased songs for months. These guys say to take your typical album cycles and shove them. Here's "Payback's a Bitch," from a late November '12 show.
Jan 22, 2013
Lyric Parody: The Only Way I Pose (Aldean, Bryan, Church)
The Only Way I Pose
(Parody of "The Only Way I Know" by Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Eric Church)
(Jason:)
Well, I stand up here but I don't dance around
Where my lips pour out a kinda whiny sound
Jeans so tight they injure my pair
Telling you I'm country's all I've got to share
I just cover rock music in dust
So country radio don't make a fuss
Sometimes I rap, soccer moms love the fun
Let 'em see my Wrangler buns
That’s the only way I pose
Country for the bros and ho's
Lame-ass songs and wallet chains
Make them dollaz, make it rain
Pluck guitar, I'm holdin'
Can't play it but you don't know it
Dig a little deeper and you won't find anything more
That’s the only way I pose
(Luke:)
The truth, it hurts ‒ I'm a straight-up tool
Used to sing okay till I had you fooled
Country twang to country corny
Found out how to make dumb girls horny
Dance around in my skin tight denim
There ain't even a set of balls in 'em
Bump and grind in my jeans so shiny
Gonna turn round and let you see my hiney
That’s the only way I pose
Country for the bros and ho's
Lame-ass songs and booty shakes
Boom boom speakers, make it rain
Smile big till you're blinded
Credibility, I can't find it
Dig a little deeper and you won't find anything more
That’s the only way I pose
(Eric:)
Behind shades, to the bank I'm laughin'
but I'm way too cool to join in rappin'
I'm an outlaw who's as safe as he can be
That’s the only way I pose
Country for the bros and ho's
Arrogance and indoor shades
Get some cred off Waylon's name
Hey ladies, no peakin'
Just show my ass when I'm speakin'
Dig a little deeper and you won't find anything more
That’s the only way I pose
(All together now)
That’s the only way we pose
Country for the bros and ho's
Diggin' graves, in soft ground
Buryin' the country sounds
Bank vaults are wide open
Hey Jason, stop that gropin'
Dig a little deeper and you won't find anything more
That’s the only way we pose
That's the only way we pose
Top 10 Dumbest Things You Can Do at a Country Concert
Rolling Stone published this list of the 10 most annoying concert behaviors recently. It's true and all, but maybe... they've never been to a country concert?
Soooo....
Top 10 Dumbest Things You Can Do at a Country Concert
10. Get so drunk you trade glittery dragon jeans with some dude in the bathroom
9. Loudly complain "Who is this Hellbound Glory crap? We want Kid Rock!"
8. Bum beers off friends ...with a $36 Jake Owen concert shirt hanging over your shoulder
7. Break a restraining order because you just had to see how beautiful
your ex would look singing along to "Cruise"
6. Play air guitar during a piano solo
5. Yell "Play 'Country Must Be Countrywide!'"
4. Smoke during "Smoke a Little Smoke," hold up boots during "These Boots,"
feel up underage girls during "Creepin'"
3. Call your lawyer about suing the arena after you slip in some urine (yours) by your seat
2. Sing along to the three hits, not recognize the album cuts and complain about what a dumb song the Waylon cover is
1. Realize you're at a Luke Bryan show
Jan 21, 2013
Congrats, You Crazy Kids!
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/jana-kramer-brantley-gilbert-engaged-article-1.1244334
Jan 20, 2013
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