Review: Lee County Line "Lee County Line" Self-Titled EP
Fans of Texas country music have reason to celebrate, because the four-member Lee County Line is ready to rock the radio with its unique blend of melodic Red Dirt. The band's self-titled EP represents a significant step-forward for a band whose members are not even old enough to drink.
Lead singer Tanner McPhaul shines on the first track "The Way Things Change." This cut, written by drummer Josh Murdoch, has a cool Randy Rogers Band meets Hootie and the Blowfish vibe. The instrumentation is solid, and the production of Will Nicholson is above average.
The second cut "Her Lyin' Eyes" is a rollicking gem that will be popular at Lee County Line (LCL) concerts. However, the EP comes into its own with the intimate cut "Songs About Me." The track starts out with intense lyrics and builds to an rousing (almost gospel-like) crescendo.
"Take My Hand" showcases the band's stellar instrumentation, but the best song on the album is saved for last with "Misery." McPhaul's vocals sparkle, and the track is proof positive that Lee County Line deserves a place on the Texas country and mainstream country charts for years to come. Major country labels should send the band four plane tickets and offer the guys a chance to sign on the dotted line.
It's clear that Lee County Line is a band with plenty still to learn, but the self-titled "Lee County Line" EP shows that the raw talent needed for a successful career is all there. Indeed, once you cross the Lee County Line, you'll want to stay for awhile and keep coming back for more. Here's hoping, a new 12 or 13 song album will come along real soon. CountryChart.com
The second cut "Her Lyin' Eyes" is a rollicking gem that will be popular at Lee County Line (LCL) concerts. However, the EP comes into its own with the intimate cut "Songs About Me." The track starts out with intense lyrics and builds to an rousing (almost gospel-like) crescendo.
"Take My Hand" showcases the band's stellar instrumentation, but the best song on the album is saved for last with "Misery." McPhaul's vocals sparkle, and the track is proof positive that Lee County Line deserves a place on the Texas country and mainstream country charts for years to come. Major country labels should send the band four plane tickets and offer the guys a chance to sign on the dotted line.
It's clear that Lee County Line is a band with plenty still to learn, but the self-titled "Lee County Line" EP shows that the raw talent needed for a successful career is all there. Indeed, once you cross the Lee County Line, you'll want to stay for awhile and keep coming back for more. Here's hoping, a new 12 or 13 song album will come along real soon. CountryChart.com