Cory Vincent - Terrestrial Blues
Rock, Blues, Americana
Washington, United States
Overall Impression: With its superb performances, inspired songwriting, and fantastic blending of styles, "Terrestrial Blues" is a brilliant country-infused rocker by singer-songwriter Cory Vincent, who manages to effortlessly capture the classic sound of country-rock whilst also injecting some interesting stylistic choices into the mix that take the song into both unexpected and wholly fascinating territory.
Strongest Point(s): The lyrics are certainly a highlight of the track, both poignant and reflective in nature, they are not only thoroughly engaging but also beautifully written, and when paired with the excellent vocal performance, the results are a match made in heaven. Speaking of performances, they are excellent across the board, and as a listener, you can really tell there is a deep passion for the craft which shines brightly through the music. The song contains some interesting twists in regards to the harmony that help to add a subtle amount of tension to the main chord progression, the passing G chord between the G# and B causes the progression to momentarily step outside of the songs home key, creating a short bout of tension that swiftly resolves, this is a great songwriting tool when used right and helps subvert the listener's expectations brilliantly. Another particular strength of "Terrestrial Blues" is the way it subtly transitions into more prog-rock territory in its latter half, this makes for great contrast and casts a different yet interesting shade on the track that I felt was incredibly absorbing. The lead solos that act as the main focal point of this section are nothing short of breathtaking, echoing Floyd'esque grandeur and impeccable intonation, they bring the track to a powerful and emotionally charged ending that is marvelously assured in its execution.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of country-infused classic rock, with a few lashings of prog also, will have a fantastic time with "Terrestrial Blues".
Artist target suggestions: Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, Pink Floyd, The Marcus King Band, Eric Gales, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Jonny Lang, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Walter Trout, Warren Haynes, Aaron Lewis, The Derek Trucks Band
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.