Troy Richardson Music Ministry - Stood on That Rock
Christian/Gospel, Country Gospel, Gospel
Kentucky, United States
Overall Impression: With its fantastic blend of classic country and Christian-inspired styles, "Stood on That Rock" is one rip-rollicking good time that is brilliantly performed and very well written. Fronted by a lead vocal performance that is full of both purpose and a conviction and filled with enough catchy hooks to satiate a broad range of music lovers, "Stood on That Rock" is a marvelous mix of blues and country and Troy Richardson has done a wonderful job of conveying his close to heart message with a great sense of fun.
Strongest Point(s): The lead vocal performance is excellent and expresses the lyrics with both great heart and a staggering amount of spirit. The lyrical nature of the track will undoubtedly appeal to listeners who appreciate Christian-based music styles and the way these themes have been presented in a highly fun and groove-filled country-rock context is an inspired creative choice that works extremely well. It's crystal clear that Troy has a deep and unbridled passion for music and songwriting, and as a listener, you can really feel this come through the music, and because of this deep passion for his craft, the quality of songwriting and performances reflect this passion superbly. Along with the excellent lyrics and mature performances, an undeniable feeling of positivity runs through the veins of "Stood on That Rock". It is also clear how much attentiveness has gone into the arrangement, this is a very detailed and layered track that balances all its elements very well indeed, resulting in a lively, body-moving country rocker that is filled with a ton of melody and an abundance of groove.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Christian country rock will have a very fun time with "Stood on That Rock".
Artist target suggestions: Chris Young, Randy Travis, Carrie Underwood, Kris Kristofferson, Alan Jackson, Josh Turner, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Zac Brown Band, Tim McGraw,
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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.