Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2024
Time:32:15
Size:74,5 MB
Label:Self-Released
Styles:Rock/Blues
Art:Front
Year:2024
Time:32:15
Size:74,5 MB
Label:Self-Released
Styles:Rock/Blues
Art:Front
Tracks Listing:
1. Give Peace A Try - 2:51
2. Headed For The Break - 3:21
3. From The Top Down - 3:45
4. The Night I Met John Prine - 3:09
5. Back To You - 3:11
6. Lonesome Happy Hairlip - 2:58
7. I Thank You - 3:13
8. Daughter's Eyes - 3:10
9. Release My World - 4:37
10. Jesus (In My Soul) - 1:56
1. Give Peace A Try - 2:51
2. Headed For The Break - 3:21
3. From The Top Down - 3:45
4. The Night I Met John Prine - 3:09
5. Back To You - 3:11
6. Lonesome Happy Hairlip - 2:58
7. I Thank You - 3:13
8. Daughter's Eyes - 3:10
9. Release My World - 4:37
10. Jesus (In My Soul) - 1:56
By Dino DiMuro
I got to know Nashville’s Nick Evans Mowery earlier this year when I reviewed his album “Midnight Faces.” Never one to gather moss, Mowery is already back with another full-length album (his 22nd) titled From The Top Down.
Mowery’s resume is so long that even providing excerpts would preclude actually reviewing his music! Suffice to say he’s a Berklee College of Music graduate, majored in music/guitar performance and business at Ohio State University, and ultimately became prolific at placing his music in TV shows and movies (there’s a very long list, believe me!). His single “Hey Joe” rode the top of the iTunes Blues Single Chart in February of 2023. His band has played countless clubs and opened for national touring acts (Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, John Nemeth and Walter Trout among them).
Mowery began playing guitar at age 12 and has been inspired by Steely Dan, Tower of Power, Bob Dylan, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. This new album features a mix of genres but is best described as singer-songwriter blues rock. Mowery performed all vocals, guitars, bass, piano, organ, percussion and drum programming, as well as producing. Recording took place at Tangent Boy Studios in Murfreesboro, TN.
Last time around, Mowery’s first track reminded me of the Faces (Rod Stewart’s old band). Instead,“Give Peace a Try” evokes the Grateful Dead both in style, vocals and title. It’s a funky, upbeat tune heavily weighted with funky organ. Lyrically you can easily imagine the post-60’s sentiments. “Headed for the Break” downshifts immediately into a soulful lament for a love in trouble, with descending chords and heartache vocals recalling the soul masters like Al Green… or even Rod Stewart! This track features some terrific backing singers, which is quite amazing if it’s all Nick.
“From the Top Down” returns to the upbeat locomotion of the opening track, with maybe some David Lee Roth grit to the vocals. Mowery’s programmed drums sound great, and there’s a cool fuzz guitar adding commentary throughout. The chorus is wordless but features some sweet acoustic guitar moves alongside the electric. “The Night I Met John Prine” already has a great title and tales a great story with jumpy, ants-in-your-pants rhythms, a soulful backup chorus and jazzy guitar riffing. I love that Mowery says “throw away your drum machines” when that’s what he’s using!
Switching moods again, “Back to You” sets a smoky, longing mood with some of that Rod Stewart sincerity. Acoustic piano, swooping bass and restrained beats surround the romantic lead vocals and the heartache-heavy lyrics. “Lonesome Happy Hairlip” is a very funny title for a Dr. John-like blues romp. Love the line: “I got this lonesome happy hairlip, and a cowlick I ain’t seen / I’ve seen better days, they sure ain’t seen me.” Hands-down some of the funniest lyrics on the album. “I Thank You” is a cover version of the Sam & Dave tune, and it’s a good version of a great song featuring one of Mowery’s best vocals.
“Daughter’s Eyes” is an emotional killer, a folky divorce tune in the vein of “You Better Sit Down, Kids.” It’s so emotionally rough that I barely want to listen, but that’s not because of the music, which is based on Gordon Lightfoot-esque acoustic picking and pedal steel. “Jesus (In My Soul)” concludes the album with a Stomp-like rhythm section and a church choir that may well be Mowery and nobody else. Great rhythmic acoustic guitar and testimonial vocals here. Just two minutes long, but a rousing finish.
Mowery still got the goods, even after filling up 22 albums full of mostly original songs. Go see what he’s all about!
I got to know Nashville’s Nick Evans Mowery earlier this year when I reviewed his album “Midnight Faces.” Never one to gather moss, Mowery is already back with another full-length album (his 22nd) titled From The Top Down.
Mowery’s resume is so long that even providing excerpts would preclude actually reviewing his music! Suffice to say he’s a Berklee College of Music graduate, majored in music/guitar performance and business at Ohio State University, and ultimately became prolific at placing his music in TV shows and movies (there’s a very long list, believe me!). His single “Hey Joe” rode the top of the iTunes Blues Single Chart in February of 2023. His band has played countless clubs and opened for national touring acts (Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, John Nemeth and Walter Trout among them).
Mowery began playing guitar at age 12 and has been inspired by Steely Dan, Tower of Power, Bob Dylan, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. This new album features a mix of genres but is best described as singer-songwriter blues rock. Mowery performed all vocals, guitars, bass, piano, organ, percussion and drum programming, as well as producing. Recording took place at Tangent Boy Studios in Murfreesboro, TN.
Last time around, Mowery’s first track reminded me of the Faces (Rod Stewart’s old band). Instead,“Give Peace a Try” evokes the Grateful Dead both in style, vocals and title. It’s a funky, upbeat tune heavily weighted with funky organ. Lyrically you can easily imagine the post-60’s sentiments. “Headed for the Break” downshifts immediately into a soulful lament for a love in trouble, with descending chords and heartache vocals recalling the soul masters like Al Green… or even Rod Stewart! This track features some terrific backing singers, which is quite amazing if it’s all Nick.
“From the Top Down” returns to the upbeat locomotion of the opening track, with maybe some David Lee Roth grit to the vocals. Mowery’s programmed drums sound great, and there’s a cool fuzz guitar adding commentary throughout. The chorus is wordless but features some sweet acoustic guitar moves alongside the electric. “The Night I Met John Prine” already has a great title and tales a great story with jumpy, ants-in-your-pants rhythms, a soulful backup chorus and jazzy guitar riffing. I love that Mowery says “throw away your drum machines” when that’s what he’s using!
Switching moods again, “Back to You” sets a smoky, longing mood with some of that Rod Stewart sincerity. Acoustic piano, swooping bass and restrained beats surround the romantic lead vocals and the heartache-heavy lyrics. “Lonesome Happy Hairlip” is a very funny title for a Dr. John-like blues romp. Love the line: “I got this lonesome happy hairlip, and a cowlick I ain’t seen / I’ve seen better days, they sure ain’t seen me.” Hands-down some of the funniest lyrics on the album. “I Thank You” is a cover version of the Sam & Dave tune, and it’s a good version of a great song featuring one of Mowery’s best vocals.
“Daughter’s Eyes” is an emotional killer, a folky divorce tune in the vein of “You Better Sit Down, Kids.” It’s so emotionally rough that I barely want to listen, but that’s not because of the music, which is based on Gordon Lightfoot-esque acoustic picking and pedal steel. “Jesus (In My Soul)” concludes the album with a Stomp-like rhythm section and a church choir that may well be Mowery and nobody else. Great rhythmic acoustic guitar and testimonial vocals here. Just two minutes long, but a rousing finish.
Mowery still got the goods, even after filling up 22 albums full of mostly original songs. Go see what he’s all about!
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