Hiss Golden Messenger
Heart Like A Levee
Heart Like A Levee
is North Carolina based singer-songwriter MC Taylor’s sixth full-length record
under the moniker Hiss Golden Messenger and quite possibly his best yet. Taylor has always had a penchant for blending
genres - drawing from country, soul, folk and blues to shape his signature
Americana sound, but never before has it gelled as cohesively as here. Opener “Biloxi”, with its bouncy alt-country
groove, picks up where the groups 2014 release Lateness Of Dancers left off.
But, by the time the horn section of “Tell Her I’m Just Dancing” hits
it’s evident Taylor and company are on to the next thing. Songs such as the title track and “Cracked
Window” are soulful acoustic numbers, while “Like A Mirror Loves A Hammer”, an
upbeat funk driven stomp, and “As The Crow Flies” draw from classic R&B and
blues. Throughout Levee Taylor’s
backing band steps up to the plate, utilizing different instrumentation to
compliment the songwriter’s unique style.
Each song stands with a life of it’s own while simultaneously playing
it’s role in the greater whole. With Heart Like A Levee Hiss Golden Messenger
have crafted a record that sounds as familiar as it does fresh, and one that is
sure to be enjoyed for years to come.
Hiss Golden Messenger - Heart Like A Levee (Live)
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