"Good Luck Shoes: A Harmonious Journey Through 10 Tracks of Musical Magic"
This album brings together excellent harmonies and instrumentation, making for a standout listening experience.
The opening track, "Don't Try on Me," features lovely layered harmonies, with each member taking their own part before combining for a fantastic blend. The instrumentation works perfectly alongside the vocals.
"Run River Run" kicks off with intricate instrumentation that runs throughout the song. Key lyrics like "run like that old river" lead to some great harmonies and vocal runs.
"Mine is Mine" slows the pace down with a female-led track, backed by subtle male harmonies. The story and tale portrayed in the song blend beautifully with the well-crafted instrumentation.
"No Place Like Home" keeps the album's momentum going, with more excellent instrumentation and the band's signature style of harmonies, as each member takes the lead at different points.
"God Loves a Sinner" is another strong song about love gone wrong. A standout line, "if you're winning, you could write this love gone wrong," pairs well with the instrumentation that perfectly matches the lyrics.
"I'll Be the River" is likely my favorite track on the album. Its fast-paced instrumentation, along with lyrics like "I'll be the river," interlaced with others, creates an incredible effect.
"Whisky for Breakfast" slows things back down, with a male-led track featuring the line "whisky for breakfast leads to another bad day." The harmonica shines throughout the song, taking the lead in some places and adding a rich touch.
"Let it Rain" brings back the full band harmonies, with both male and female vocals taking turns in the lead. Lines like "let it rain on me, and there's no guarantee" are delivered cleverly, and the song builds to a beautiful harmony run.
Closing the album, "The Wild Man" switches things up with a funky folk vibe. Lyrics like "o yo yo" build up, and the trumpet mirrors the vocals with perfection, making it a fun way to end the album.
This 10-track album is filled with excellent harmonies, intricate instrumentation, and standout lyrics, making it a strong release from start to finish.
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Although it will also be released on all the streaming platforms from 20.9.24.