Description
On her latest solo project, Daddy’s Country Gold, singer/songwriter/upright bassist Melissa Carper transports us back in time – in a good way!
Why can’t back when… happen again? Asks Melissa Carper on her new album, a question which could refer to bringing back the good old days musically as well as reigniting old flames. With a classic vintage country and western sound Melissa shows that sometimes history repeats in the best kind of ways.
Carper’s voice is a mix of Billie Holliday, Janis Joplin and Patsy Cline which instantly charms and intrigues in equal measure. If you like the old timey style then you’ll find much to savour on this album, especially as the songwriting has quality to overcome any potential doubts about authenticity.
Daddy’s Country Gold is pure vintage yet an entirely new take on country music, full of jazz, blues, and western swing influences. However, it isn’t a tribute album to a bygone era…. Melissa Carper writes with a genuineness and sings with an authenticity that lets you know that these are her songs. It’s steeped in tradition, yet reflects Carper’s modern influences, creating an album that all generations of country music fans can appreciate.
This album is GORGEOUS….think VALERIE JUNE and the fluid aspects of roots music pushing the boundaries!
