Loose Music really has grown a fine roster of artists over the years but, particularly, recently we have seen excellent releases from Justin Townes Earle, Sturgill Simpson, Joe Pugg, Barna Howard, and Danny & The Champions of the World on the label. Now arrives Frankie Lee from the banks of the Mississippi River.
Frankie’s style of music and vocals actually match closer to Danny Wilson (of Danny Champs) than to any of the aforementioned U.S. artists. This is a great debut record and it only takes to the second track, ‘Where do we Belong’ for there to be a potential hit single.
Frankie’s background has always been immersed in music from a young age so the Americana vein in his bloodstream means that the record just sounds so natural and relaxed.
‘Queen of Carolina’ has a Springsteen vibe. ‘ Black Dog’ is bar, sawdust on the floor, gritty rocking gem.
The record is well paced and varied. Ballads are sung with real feeling. Ten songs conclude with the title track and a strong appetite for a live show!
So hopefully live dates soon and in the meantime, ‘American Dreamer’ is released on 02 October via Loose Music.
Pete
9/11
