Kyrsti Worley - A Bible & A Six Pack
By: George Peden
In a previous review of Kyrsti Worley, I said of her then single “Cowman,” she had the energy of a Tanya Tucker and the sassiness of a Miranda Lambert.
Now with her first extended outing, she more than proves she is no musical clone. She is a bonafide Texas talent. Her extended play, a solid mix of Red Dirt twang, titled A Bible & a Six-Pack, is a six-track showcase drawing keen interest. Produced by Bill Green and Lynn Massey, the album is out now on Electric Cactus Records.
The title cut jumps right outta the chute with a fiddle and piano intro that sets the mood. The thumpin’ “Bible & A Six-Pack”, penned by Becky Hobbs and Red Jenkins, allows Worley to use her charmed vocals to full advantage. Pumped and primed, the track is a sure fire call to the dance floor.
The well-played-at-radio “Cowman” – why settle for a cowboy when you can have a cowman -- is a welcomed and logical
inclusion to the mix, having banged up a top notch on Texas regional country charts.
“Set It On Fire”, penned by Tony Mullins and Danny Wells, is an emotive cut. Its charged scale employs the range of Worley’s talents, but rather than just a rebel yell, this daughter of a Baptist preacher acquits with polish and passion.
One interesting cut is “Willie’s to Blame.” Co-written with Billy O'Rourke, it is one of two tunes the duo provided. “Willie”
is a twang-driven toe-tapper that uses Nelson song titles as lyrics to this tale of inspiration for Worley’s pursuit of music.
As a musical entrée to a main album, this more than excites the senses. Worley’s voice is Texas dipped – melodic, drawled and countrified. The production is spot on, and the music stirs joyously. A lot of great music comes out of Texas. Kristi Worley is proof.
www.krystiworley.com
In a previous review of Kyrsti Worley, I said of her then single “Cowman,” she had the energy of a Tanya Tucker and the sassiness of a Miranda Lambert.
Now with her first extended outing, she more than proves she is no musical clone. She is a bonafide Texas talent. Her extended play, a solid mix of Red Dirt twang, titled A Bible & a Six-Pack, is a six-track showcase drawing keen interest. Produced by Bill Green and Lynn Massey, the album is out now on Electric Cactus Records.
The title cut jumps right outta the chute with a fiddle and piano intro that sets the mood. The thumpin’ “Bible & A Six-Pack”, penned by Becky Hobbs and Red Jenkins, allows Worley to use her charmed vocals to full advantage. Pumped and primed, the track is a sure fire call to the dance floor.
The well-played-at-radio “Cowman” – why settle for a cowboy when you can have a cowman -- is a welcomed and logical
inclusion to the mix, having banged up a top notch on Texas regional country charts.
“Set It On Fire”, penned by Tony Mullins and Danny Wells, is an emotive cut. Its charged scale employs the range of Worley’s talents, but rather than just a rebel yell, this daughter of a Baptist preacher acquits with polish and passion.
One interesting cut is “Willie’s to Blame.” Co-written with Billy O'Rourke, it is one of two tunes the duo provided. “Willie”
is a twang-driven toe-tapper that uses Nelson song titles as lyrics to this tale of inspiration for Worley’s pursuit of music.
As a musical entrée to a main album, this more than excites the senses. Worley’s voice is Texas dipped – melodic, drawled and countrified. The production is spot on, and the music stirs joyously. A lot of great music comes out of Texas. Kristi Worley is proof.
www.krystiworley.com
