Lance Cowan AGAINST THE GRAIN.
One of the most amazing stories in music this past year starts right here. Singer-songwriter Lance Cowan has had a long and successful career as a music publicist centered in Nashville. He’s created one of the best PR agencies there or anywhere, really, and now with the release of his seriously mind-blowing album, it seems like some kind of hocus pocus has occurred. Right there in Music City. That’s because Cowan’s songs and vocals are some of the strongest of this decade. Right out of nowhere. Or so it seems.
His voice is pure gold, the kind that comes along every decade if we’re lucky. The man’s phrasing and sensitivity to feel are beyond beatable. Really.
The man is Eagles territory, out of the shadows. Yes, about half of the songs are written by co-writers, but that’s often the norm, especially in Nashville.
One of his most impressive characteristics is the level of vocals by Lance Cowan. They are as wonderful as anything recorded in Nashville, and easily as original. There are no tricks anywhere.
The lyrics hit the core of modern life and romantic dreams without employing a single trick.
This is an artist for the long run, and someone who has not overdone anything. These are songs that are straight-up great. One like “Ragged Edge of Nothing” shows a depth of someone who thinks of originality.
Might be time soon for a national tour to show the country the flip side from publicity of who Lance Cowan is. Stop the press.
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