KT blends a wide range of American roots ranging from Texas Two-step to Afro-Cuban rhythms on his new album “The Strong, Weak, and Weary”. KTs lyrics are front and center on these songs presenting his plain spoken and direct messages of love, loss and unity. The album opens with a shuffle “Make Love with Me” that would be perfectly at home on an Austin honky tonk dance floor. The song “Johnny Johnson” takes a left turn and presents the story of a gender identity journey from high school to adulthood all over a major key and upbeat tune; a very unique and unapologetic, nonjudgmental, take on modern life in America.
Another great tune on the album is “Salvage” a ballad that let’s the listener feel the heartbreak of love lost, and love that is found again. The feel is almost southern California cool with KT’s distinctive arrangements. Our favorite track is “United We Stand”. It’s a country kicker with an upbeat and forward looking outlook on America while being critical of the current state of affairs, KT’s message is poignant and well put. It’s one of those songs that you can’t help having a great time listening to while also providing a powerful statement of equality and pride. KT sings “It’s a hard road to hoe, when there is no place Americans go, without finding hatred and anger everywhere.” The vocals are powerful and deliver the best performance on the album; reminiscent of Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard without trying to duplicate the past.
KT’s offerings on “The Strong, Weak, and Weary” showcase his prowess as a songwriter and have the kind of honesty not often found in today’s pop music. Many of these songs are ripe for the picking and could easily be found on a country album by a popular mega artist. Be sure to listen to KT on your favorite music services and on the Music Life Now Spotify playlist.
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