Here is the second recorded release from Montana’s talented John Lowell. We’ll get right to the point. It is exceptional. Literate lyrics, intriguing arrangements, spot-on performances shepherded by Lowell’s warm, melodic vocals. Exceptional!
“Snow On The Wineglass” refers to the white stuff gracing a mountain visible from Lowell’s Montana home. This all-acoustic gem features original period saga songs from Lowell and co-writes with Joe Newberry, Tim Stafford, Thomm Jutz and Jim Shultz, all four of whom perform on their separate tracks. The eleven-song CD has eleven “picks” from which to pick! But particular picks we’ll name are the spirited “A Wandering Stray,” the novel “Ain’t Done Nothing Lately,” the collection’s title track and the cover of “Step It Out Nancy,” a song originally released by folk singers Robin & Linda Williams and featuring their strong harmonies on Lowell’s version.
“Snow On The Wineglass” is a grand example of the sort of release we want to be able to point to and say “THIS is ‘Western’!” Sometimes superlatives fail, and this could be one of those times. I can’t recommend this one strongly enough, but let’s at least try plying “very” and “highly” to the task!
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– by Rick Huff
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Snow on the Wineglass» is John Lowell’s second recording project produced with both the Western Music and the Acoustic Music audience in mind. The album features 10 original Lowell songs – including co-writes with Joe Newberry, Tim Stafford, Thomm Jutz and Jim Schulz. The only cover is a new version of «Step it Up, Nancy» which was recorded by folk icons Robin and Linda Williams and features their harmonies on the new version. »I’m very pleased with this collection of songs and hope everyone can find something they like here. I’m a history buff – and especially enjoy writing songs about the West,» said Lowell from his Montana home.
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