Jangling Sparrows - 140 Nickels - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, 140 Nickels , from Jangling Sparrows and it's a country pop flavored release. Opening with Party Ain't Over , singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet, performer delivers an American flavored Harry Nielsen style track. Pretty nice. One of my favorite tracks on the release, Burnin' A Hole has a great hook and solid melody. Joined by Todd Omley/Edwin Mericle on drums, Robert Lovejoy on bass, and Eric Ciborski on keys, this is a super radio track. Forward soulful vocals and echoing guitars on Take Home Your Coat make it another of my favorites with real feeling. Cheaper Down The Road is a great country style rocker with snappy drums and hot guitar riffs. Another standout track. Wrapping the release is Pops Is Coming Up , an easy going acoustic number. A cool story teller, this track is a mellow but potent closer for a cool release. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want ...