I’ve reviewed a couple sets from Peggy James. This one continues in her sort of retro roots meets pop and more style. There is a decent range here, but no real surprises. Everything works well on the set, but some tracks stand taller than others for me. Then again, that’s true of most albums.
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Track by Track Review
Compensation
Roots rocking sounds are on the menu here. There is a bit of a DIY edge built into this along with a lot of blues angles.
There Must Be Gold
More acoustic driven, this is still a rocker. It’s just more melodic rocker. It’s also a strong tune with some folk music along with pop in the mix.
So Over You
This has a great old-time rock meets country vibe. I love the fat guitar sound on this thing.
First Kiss
There is a lot more country music in the mix on this one. The electric guitar in the mix lends some rockabilly. It’s a moderately paced number.
Eyes on the Horizon
Now, this is more of a ballad. It has some rock and folk in the mix along with country. I really love the electric guitar on this, and it does climb up into power ballad territory later.
A Walk With You
Jangly guitar is a nice touch on this number. It’s another slab of Americana. It’s not my favorite thing here, but it works reasonably well.
Loneliest Girl
Musically this lands along the lines of Tom Petty. James’ vocals bring their own flavor, though. I really dig the guitar solo.
Stuck on the Track
This is very much a country tune. It’s slow moving and classic in its sound.
Till I Turn Blue
More of a folk rocker, this has some cool electric guitar.
O. Winston Link
This is a downhome acoustic number. It’s very much a folk ballad. It’s also one of my favorite things here.
You’re Still the Highlight
Folk and country music merge on this song. It has a real retro vibe.
Isn’t Anybody Coming?
Another acoustic based cut, this merges country and folk music in an effective arrangement. It does get some electrification later.
