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Came Here to Love
An ambient introduction brings this cut into being. From there we get a keyboard arrangement that serves as the backdrop for some soulful, evocative vocals. There are fully arranged sections with horns, but a lot of the piece features that keyboard and vocal approach. Backing vocals are used well to augment the song, too. |
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Good Day to Be Alive
While this has a modern pop rock arrangement at its core, the tune has plenty of old school country in the mix. The violin (or fiddle depending no your preference) is a nice touch. The vocal performance is really the winning element, though. |
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Roots Run Deep
Much more of a modern rocker, this still has some hints of the roots sound we heard on the first couple numbers. This is a powerhouse tune that's among the highlights here. The vocals again shine even brighter than the rest of the tune does. |
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Mama's Eyes
Another that starts with keys, the backing vocals on this cut bring some real gospel vibes. The cut has a classic soulful rock music sound to it. |
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How We Spend Our Time
I love the piano that serves as the main basis for the opening movements of the cut. This is the first tune that qualifies as a ballad, but it gets powered up a bit later. The vocals are more on the gentle side here. This is a cut that leans toward folk rock with some hints of prog. |
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Daylight Breaks
Back into more modern rock zones, this is another powerhouse tune with roots elements at its core. The saxophone later along the road is a nice touch. |
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Take It Higher
I dig the fiddle playing on this number. The tune has some great guitar fills, too. It's another rocking piece that showcases some roots sound. |
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By My Side
Not a big change, this is perhaps a bit more blues oriented. It's not one of my favorites, but it is catchy and entertaining. |
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Lasting a Lifetime
Another ballad, this has a bit of an old-school rock and roll vibe to it. I think this number works better for me than the last one did, but it still doesn't rise to the level of standout. |
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Blessed With Life
Keyboards and vocals are the sole elements of this number. It's a mellower song, but also a strong one. I'm not sure it was the best choice to close the set, but it does have a grounding effect. |
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