By ‘Rebel’ Rod Ames
Let me just say this, and it’s going to sound like some sort of a plug for Review Shine, and maybe it is, but so what! Since joining up with them, some amazing sounds have penetrated that pleasure zone of my brain, that leaves the ears extremely satisfied.
Enter The Reneaus from Bowling Green, Kentucky with Ashley Cooper Winn’s deceivingly sweet sounding voice backed up by a band that must know her well (I believe I read that they are all related). She penned every song on the album and they [the band] back her up perfectly. They can go from almost country to almost rock in nothing flat.
Take what I would have to call my favorite tune on the album, “Logs and Specks”. It starts out with a lead guitar and alternate gently strummed banjo, which soon takes somewhat of a backseat to the guitar. The banjo doesn’t drop out, but instead stays just underneath the vocals and the guitar with a soft pluck of the strings to remind us of its subtle presence.
This creates a style, adding another dimension to the banjo we are not often privileged to hear. The guitar howls but never overshadows the primary instrument, Ms. Winn’s stunningly supple voice. This particular tune reminds me of something you might hear from Texas troubadour, Ray Wylie Hubbard. It contains that element of grit that can add an extra layer of texture to an already deeply textured song.
I have focused on just one of eleven great tunes, but trust me; every tune on the record is nothing less than terrific. They never miss. “Logs and Specks” just stood out more to me. Each listener will undoubtedly have their own personal favorite. I presume that is part of the magic of “Room for Roses”.
The band is really quite remarkable, always present to compliment Ms. Winn’s voice and never getting in her way. They are Steven Page – Guitar/ Bass/ Organ/ Pedal Steel/ Vocals, David Page – Percussion, Warren Guyer – Bass/ Piano/ Vocals, and Layne Guyer – Strings/ Banjo/ Vocals.
I quite frankly don’t have any idea what they may be putting in the water up there in Bowling Green, but I sure wish I could have a little sip. I suppose listening to this wonderfully enchanting debut album from The Reneaus will have to suffice for now.
They are oh-so-good! ‘Rebel’ Rod says to check them out!
Let me just say this, and it’s going to sound like some sort of a plug for Review Shine, and maybe it is, but so what! Since joining up with them, some amazing sounds have penetrated that pleasure zone of my brain, that leaves the ears extremely satisfied.
Enter The Reneaus from Bowling Green, Kentucky with Ashley Cooper Winn’s deceivingly sweet sounding voice backed up by a band that must know her well (I believe I read that they are all related). She penned every song on the album and they [the band] back her up perfectly. They can go from almost country to almost rock in nothing flat.
Take what I would have to call my favorite tune on the album, “Logs and Specks”. It starts out with a lead guitar and alternate gently strummed banjo, which soon takes somewhat of a backseat to the guitar. The banjo doesn’t drop out, but instead stays just underneath the vocals and the guitar with a soft pluck of the strings to remind us of its subtle presence.
This creates a style, adding another dimension to the banjo we are not often privileged to hear. The guitar howls but never overshadows the primary instrument, Ms. Winn’s stunningly supple voice. This particular tune reminds me of something you might hear from Texas troubadour, Ray Wylie Hubbard. It contains that element of grit that can add an extra layer of texture to an already deeply textured song.
I have focused on just one of eleven great tunes, but trust me; every tune on the record is nothing less than terrific. They never miss. “Logs and Specks” just stood out more to me. Each listener will undoubtedly have their own personal favorite. I presume that is part of the magic of “Room for Roses”.
The band is really quite remarkable, always present to compliment Ms. Winn’s voice and never getting in her way. They are Steven Page – Guitar/ Bass/ Organ/ Pedal Steel/ Vocals, David Page – Percussion, Warren Guyer – Bass/ Piano/ Vocals, and Layne Guyer – Strings/ Banjo/ Vocals.
I quite frankly don’t have any idea what they may be putting in the water up there in Bowling Green, but I sure wish I could have a little sip. I suppose listening to this wonderfully enchanting debut album from The Reneaus will have to suffice for now.
They are oh-so-good! ‘Rebel’ Rod says to check them out!
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