Nick 13 – Self Titled

Singer/guitarist of Psychobilly act, Tiger Army, Nick 13 has been in the process of releasing a solo album for years.  Finally, after much (im)patient waiting, his self-titled LP has landed; ten tracks of traditional country tunes the likes of which have been missing from modern music for years (shy, of course, for Willie Nelson).
'Nick 13' takes the country-tinged tunes from Tiger Army ("Cupid's Victim" and "In the Orchard" both are included and have been reworked, beautifully) as the initial seed and bakes them under the Tennessee sun.  The end result is 13's signature lamenting croon and forlorn lyrics paired with fiddles, acoustic guitars and a general need to travel down a dusty highway.

The album highlights include the tone setting, inspirational album opener "Nashville Winter," a nod to the "never die" motto of his other band in "Carry My Body Down" and "Gambler's Life" which is destined to be a staple in country bars.  Its unlikely diehard Tiger Army fans will be able to fully grasp the work captured on this album, but there is always hope.  Sure, they'll have to replace their creepers with cowboy boots, but they can keep their pompadours. 

 

-Captain Morgan-
Big Wheel Music Scene Reporter

 

 

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