John T Wells - Riley
Country, Amaericana
Illinois, United States
Overall Impression: John T Wells has released his newest country tune Riley. Opening with a sweet acoustic guitar intro, Riley features a lone guitar and strings to support the vocals. Well's voice has a classic country twang full of passion and understanding. The lyrics comment on the state of the world, its problems, and the resulting feelings of overwhelming hopelessness. Incredibly relatable, the lyrics echo the thoughts many of us have had over the past year. With the release of Riley, John T Wells reveals a softer side to his artistry and gives listeners a cathartic and relatable new tune.
Strongest Point(s): Keeping the instrumentation simple is a very powerful tool. By avoiding the frills of a rhythm section or back up vocals, listeners have no choice but to focus on the message of lyrics.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of country music, and singer-songwriters will appreciate Riley by John T Wells
Artist target suggestions: Hank Williams, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson
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About the Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured internationally as a classical chamber musician, in the show band onboard luxury cruise lines, and with the broadway musical Finding Neverland. His recorded work spans from classical works and jazzy holiday tunes, to mind-bending experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.