Jan. 24, 2013 - Issue #901: Children can’t choose
State Theatre
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Independent,
A steady drum beat eases into the gritty blues opener of JR Shore's latest album, State Theatre, but the track is a mere taste of what's to come. "Holler Like Hell" kicks things off in true blues fashion, with the next 11 songs weaving back and forth between roots, folk and '60s country. Shore's songwriting prowess is front and centre on the first of the two-disc set—the second is a well-executed selection of cover songs like "Sin City" that see Shore putting his own flavour on the tunes while keeping elements of the originals intact. Shore's compositions on the first disc introduce listeners to a captivating cast of characters who inspire the melodies, complimented by instrumental arrangements that give each song its own distinct personality, from the slightly melancholy ballad "146" to the rock-tinged "Dash Snow," before concluding with the nostalgic strains of "Dayton Free." vueweekly.com comments: powered by Disqus
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