2012-03-09
From the first song, Russell Howard reminds one of John Mayer--only with better enunciation. “Home Sweet Home” demonstrates Russell’s generous vocal range. Lawson White lays on the percussion on the single “Safe to Say” and this song carries the most passion in Russell’s voice than any other. “Won’t Get to Sleep” is pure pop—no angst-filled lyrics here—but the song is one of the best. City Heart is a wistful little album, and, in the words of Russell, is a bridge between his singer-songwriter beginnings and the indie/folk/alternative musician he hopes to become. – Pam VandeKerkhoffWILLY MASON
If the Ocean Gets Rough
Various Artists
The Dialogue Music CD 2007, Volume 8
BLACK JOE LEWIS
Tell em What Your Name Is
THE FRESH & ONLYS
House of Spirits
Band of Horses
Cease to Begin
Clem Snide
End of Love
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