Matt Hews - Maybe Baby (she drives me crazy)
Country, Holiday, Instrumental
Nevada, United States
Overall Impression: Managing to effortlessly fuse country and folk elements together with both great confidence and assuredness, "Maybe Baby (She Drives Me Crazy)" is a marvelously energetic and wonderfully fun piece of songwriting that both uplifts and invigorates. Matt Hews delivers one rip-rollicking good time that is superbly performed and strongly arranged, helping to make sure that listeners leave with a smile on their face and an exceptionally strong shot of positivity to boot, something I think we can all certainly do with!
Strongest Point(s): The lyrics certainly have that particular feel-good nature about them that evokes both great charm and personality, ensuring an endearing listening experience that listeners can easily connect with. The upbeat rhythmic drive of the track helps keep energy levels high and helps give the song its brilliant danceable quality. Melodically there are a plethora of engaging ideas on display, whether it'd be the wonderful flamboyance of the fiddle or the short yet highly effective injections of lead guitar that provide that quintessential twang that's synonymous with the country genre. Speaking of genre, the way in which elements of country, rock, and folk have been melded together is excellent and provides an abundance of contrasting stylistic quirks that continually present listeners with interesting ideas and sounds. The recording and mix are of a very high standard and the track boasts great sonic clarity and warmth.
Target Audience Appeal: This is a great easy-going country piece with some fantastic hints of folk thrown in for good measure and fans of these styles will surely appreciate what "Maybe Baby (She Drives Me Crazy)" has to offer.
Artist target suggestions: George Skait, Blake Shelton, Tyler Childers, Charlie Robison, William Clark Green, Chris Young, Diamond Rio, Van Morrison, Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Warren Zevon
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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.