Jeremy Pinnell Decades
Kentucky singer-songwriter Jeremy Pinnell recently released his new album Decades, produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning producer/singer-songwriter Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker).
Decades was recorded with Jennings over the course of a week of live-in-the-studio performances. Musicians featured on the album include Chris Masterson (Steve Earle), Ted Russell Kamp (Shooter Jennings), Patrick Keeler (The Raconteurs), and John Schreffler (Duff McKagan).
Talking about the album and the evolution of his sound, Pinnell shares, “I’ve been releasing records over a 10-year span. People change so much within that time, so why shouldn’t the music change, too?”
Originally from Northern Kentucky, Pinnell arrived on the scene in 2014, releasing his debut album, OH / KY. Pinnell’s sound blends classic country, blues, and honky-tonk with occasional tangs of rockabilly. Yet there are dollops of new flavors on Decades.
Of the 10 tracks on Decades, highlights include “Too Much Sugar,” a down-and-dirty honky-tonk tune that reveals Pinnell’s deliciously grimy, rasping voice. There’s a sweet swing to the motion of the melody, at once nasty and bluesy.
“Save You” rolls out on chugging guitars topped by Pinnell’s gravelly vocals, giving the lyrics the luscious romantic passion found in new, young love – urgent and on fire. This is a personal favorite because of Pinnell’s evocative, grating voice.
“Oh baby / Don’t you know that I’m crazy / I fell in love with you / We got the same tattoo.”
A heartbreak song, “Set Me Free” travels on thick, bluesy surfaces that drip melancholy. There’s a tint of gospel sway to the movement of the melody, infusing it with profound feelings verging on a pleading prayer.
The rootsy, rockabilly tune, “Dallas” was inspired by a show in Houston. Pinnell says, “Only one person showed up, and he asked to pray for me after the show.” The shambling rhythm of the song is simple and oh-so addictive.
Raw and superbly wrought, Decades sees Jeremy Pinnell adding blues and rock elements to his usual granular country textures.
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Enjoy our previous coverage here: REVIEW: Jeremy Pinnell “Goodbye L.A”