From The Corduroy Road’s debut, full-length album Love Is a War, expect a variety of Southern textures, incredible songwriting skills and back porch-friendly arrangements—at least that’s what the music critics are saying.
Pre-release copies are now available at the Mule Train Record office (located at 512 N. Thomas Street).
The official release is on June 27.
TCR will celebrate the release at AthFest during their 5:30 p.m. performance Saturday on the Outdoor Main Stage (in front of the 40Watt Club).
The album will be available at the band’s live shows, local music stores (Wuxtry and SchoolKids) and online at cdbaby.com and athensmusic.net next week.
The critics predict Love Is a War will give The Corduroy Road the recognition it deserves.
In his review, Jason Rooks of GlideMagazine.com (an online magazine focusing on innovative artists) appreciates the toe taping melody of the title track. (Read Full Review)
He believes “So Blue”—with a catchy chorus and fantastic pedal steel work by producer John Keane—will standout as an instant Americana classic.
He has only positive things to say about several other songs on the album.
“Expect to hear rambling number ‘Just One Drop’ blaring at summer barbecues with its feel good lyrics and irresistible melody, while the band shows off their Kentucky roots on the bluegrass tinged ‘About a Shoe’,” he says.
Michael Andrews of Flagpole Magazine calls the album an encouraging and solid first outing for the group.
TCR is not tried-and-true bluegrass and it’s not county-rock, as Andrews says, but it is, a” little folky, a little hippie and nothin’ fancy.” (Read Full Review)
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