Stephani Ezatoff - Run On
Gospel, Rock
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Overall Impression: With her release of "Run On", recording artist Stephani Ezatoff serves up a rousing take on a classic spiritual. This early American folk song, known by many titles and interpreted by diverse artists from Odetta to Johnny Cash, has captivated audiences for generations with its cautionary tales and Biblical imagery. Ezatoff transforms it into a lively Southern rock boogie, her rich alto voice supported by top Nashville session players. The track shines with soulful slide guitar, compelling backing vocals and a slinky bass line. True to her gospel foundation, she deeply emphasizes the spiritual core of the lyrics, highlighting Christian themes of divine justice and retribution, all fueled by fiery blues riffs and hard-hitting drums. Southern rock and contemporary gospel enthusiasts alike are sure to embrace the vibrant sound and spirit of Stephani Ezatoff's powerful cover of "Run On", now available as a single across all major music streaming services.
Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, excellent mix. Great tonal balance and clarity, just a really polished and professional sound. Brilliant choice of cover material, with a ton of influences to draw from. Nice feedback intro, sets the tone for a real rock'n'roll number. Fantastic Southern rock style and sound with a heavy emphasis on guitars, as well as a tremendous boogie-woogie groove between the bass and drums. Awesome vocal performance and production; terrific phrasing and a captivating delivery, backing vox add wonderful depth, nice full sound all around. Your vocal style does well to capture the gravity and weight of the song, again a great choice for a cover. Overall, this is a fun and fresh take on a classic spiritual that most people are familiar with in one form or another, wrapped up in a delightfully authentic Southern rock/blues-rock package. Tremendous track all around, and a job by everyone involved!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Blues, Southern Rock, Contemporary Gospel
Artist target suggestions: Susan Tedeschi, Lauren Daigle, Odetta, Koko Taylor, Rhiannon Giddens, Tracy Chapman, k.d. Lang, Allison Russell, Etta James, Big Maybelle, Alabama Shakes, Bobbie Gentry, Lucinda Williams, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Larkin Poe, Irma Thomas
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.