Jordyn Mallory CD Review

A young singer with bags of vocal talent
Jordyn Mallory completed the vocals for her stunning debut album TELL ME A STORY just a few weeks before her thirteenth birthday. Jordyn wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album. Jordyn isn’t your average teenager as her heartfelt vocals packed full of emotion and passion prove. Jordyn has a voice way beyond her young years. Music has always been in Jordyn’s blood. From the age of ten she was writing songs. Since the release of TELL ME A STORY she has opened concerts for Crystal Gayle, Emerson Drive and Jake Owen. Jordyn hails from Chickasaw County, Mississippi. A lot of the songs on this album reflect her upbringing in the country. This album blends together modern country with country of a more traditional sound. The title song Tell Me A Story starts off the album. Jordyn’s vocals are soulful and engaging. Listening to this opening song it is hard to believe that you are listening to someone so young. Tell Me A Story is a slow song with a strong traditional country feel. Come Back Home is a more up-beat song with a western swing vibe running through it. Once again Jordyn’s voice is strong. That’s How It Works is a classy ballad, highly polished and filled with passion and power. Nashville’s Cryin’ is a more modern country song, which shows off a different side to Jordyn’s vocal style. There are definite hints of LeAnn Rimes here. What About The People is a powerful song about the people who live in the community Jordyn grew up in. The songs lyrics look at how these people are losing their jobs to overseas manufacturers. Don’t Look At Your Feet blends modern country with a slight blues sound. It’s Ok To Be Different is a song that a lot of people will be able to relate to. The lyrics of this song are certainly worth a close listen. My Own blends modern and traditional country effortlessly. Jordyn’s voice is captivating and a real pleasure to listen to. This song was inspired by Jordyn’s childhood. Paradise is another great country song, backed by some wonderful traditional instrumentation. The final song on the album Buttercup Hill was also inspired by Jordyn’s childhood. This song has a strong country vibe running through it. This album is one of those albums you won’t be able to stop playing once you put it on. It is a really amazing album packed full of glorious songs. Jordyn is currently working on her second album, if this album is anything to go by then that is sure to be a real winner.