CD: "The Secret Sisters"
Artist: The Secret Sisters
Release Date: October 12, 2010
Label: Universal Republic
I have to say that when I first heard about The Secret Sisters, I wasn't sure what to expect. Were they gonna be like the Jane Dear Girls, like Kate and Kacey, or were they gonna be something different? Different is exactly what they are and I can promise you, they are true to who they are and stand alone in their musical style among today's artists. They are a breath of fresh air in a stale musical atmosphere. Now, that being said, do I think they'll gain a huge following among those fans that love today's current style of mainstream music? Not necessarily, but they will and are already carving their own niche among audiences and building their own crowd.
When you hear the first harmonies of The Secret Sisters, you know you're in for a different musical journey than you're used to taking when it comes to country music. The die hard old school fans will LOVE them, love their 1940's, Loretta Lynn original country sound. They are the kind of artists that are going to establish a love/hate relationship with country fans. Either you're gonna love them or your gonna hate them. That's not to sound bad, that's actually a good thing. That means they're unique, they're stand outs and there is no wishy washy back and forth with them. Personally, I love them. I turn on the cd and it's like being back in my grandma's house, listening to the country music on her AM transistor radio while she's baking biscuits and preparing Sunday dinner. It brings back good memories for me and judging from the response the cd is getting, it brings back those same good memories for lots of people. Once again, producer Dave Cobb is bringing traditional country back to the forefront with Jamey Johnson and The Secret Sisters and giving those of us who love that style of music something to look forward to. The one complaint I do have is that there are so many cover songs on the cd, I'd like to hear more original pieces from them. I can get past that for now though, the music is just that good.
For those of you who love grandma's country music, this is the cd you should own. This cd is a well crafted country music time machine and it takes you back to a place long forgotten among today's artists. Well done! I'd give it more than 2 thumbs up if I had more than 2 thumbs.
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