Country artist James Otto's newest release, Sunset Man, is going to be one of this spring's hottest country albums and has already proven it on the charts.
Sunset Man is a smooth combination of blues, rock and of course country. Although this album falls well within the realm of country music, the guitar riffs and lazy drum patterns sound more like a purified yet murky mixture of blues and classic rock at times.
There should be no surprise if this album quickly rises to the top of the country music charts. The single "Just Got Started Lovin' You" has already made its way to the top of the charts. It seems strange that this song was released as the single because it is one of the weaker songs on the album, but it shows that people like the new sound of Nashville and will be pleasantly surprised to hear the rest of Otto's newest creation.
"Where Angels Hang Around" is a quintessential country song, but the melody is catchy and the chorus is memorable.
This slower song rolls right out of the speakers and somehow becomes this tangible emotion.
"You Don't Act Like My Woman" has a big sound and is somewhat slow in climax, but once it's there singing along becomes natural. Men who love country music will love this song, and rightfully they should.
The last song on the album, "The Man That I Am," has a similar feeling to a Shania Twain song with its hard-driving chorus and steady verses. The solo drives the song right back into the steady feel without losing the listener's interest.
These three songs do not showcase Otto's vocal range and the guitarist's fullest abilities to work the fret board, but they will be the most popular.
Not to say that the rest of the album is not great, because it really is, but the rest of the tracks are somewhat forgettable. Sunset Man as a whole is well-produced and not overly saturated with studio magic. The first song, "Ain't Gonna Stop," hits a home run right off the bat.
The influence of offbeat blues notes and classic rock power chords and riffs really comes alive in a few songs, especially on "Ain't Gonna Stop" and "For You." It's a great three-punch combination to start off an already great sounding song set.
It is very apparent that the band and Otto's voice meld together to create a sometimes raw yet angelic sound that pulsates through the speakers and into the hearts and minds of true country music fans.
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