ponedjeljak, 15.08.2011.
The Roys - Lonesome Whistle 2011
The ministry of the Roys has quite an interesting history. Lee and Elaine are brother and sister and made their home in Massachusetts until they relocated to the most noted Bluegrass Region in North America, New Brunswick, Canada! (I hope you catch the sarcasm!) I know the question that is going to utter from your lips as you are reading this, how did a successful Bluegrass Duo emerge from Canada? Lee explains that it was the music in the house, the sounds of country and bluegrass never left their home. Both children cut their teeth on music from artists like Keith Whitley, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Monroe and others. Lonesome Whistle is the Roys first label recording from Rural Rhythm Records. Let’s take a quick look at an excellent recording.
COAL MININ' MAN introduces the recording with a song of hard work, good morals and a trust and dependence on God. THAT’S WHAT MAKES IT LOVE is another song with an incredible lyric that can relate to love, sacrifice, family, among other themes. Ricky Skaggs lended his vocal talent on this track as well as a couple of the White Sisters. There are sturdy bluegrass driven tracks that show the heart and soul of this brother/sister duo but there are heartfelt ballads, one that happens to be my favorite on the project is I WONDER WHAT GOD WAS THINKING. It is an original tune written by Lee after watching a disturbing news piece on Sunday morning. Elaine cowrote a great song that shows off her songwriting ability that is based on women chasing their dreams called TRAIL BLAZER. There are many other offerings and tributes on this recording that every Bluegrass fan must hear.
I am truly intrigued by listening to the lyrics, reading their history and seeing where God has brought them from Canada to Nashville through their obedience in writing and recording songs that encourage people from all walks of life. I will give this recording 4 stars because it won’t be long until they will perfect and hone in on the craft of songwriting and render a 5 star project!
TraAklist:
01. Coal Minin' Man
02. That's What Makes It Love
03. Nothin' I Can Do About It Now
04. Right Back At You
05. Give A Ride To The Devil
06. Lonesome Whistle
07. Everything I Ever Wanted
08. My Oh My How Time Flies
09. I Wonder What God's Thinking
10. Trailblazer
11. HIgh Road
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