Ashley Norton - Ashley Norton

Ashley Norton

Ashley Norton

Self-released 887516004131

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Outstanding songs on this album of contrasts

American artist Ashley Norton has a knack for mixing different styles of music together with ease. Her new album blends together country, rock, blues and pop. Shutup & Talk To Me gets the album off to a bold, rocky start. Ashley’s vocals are powerful and strong enough to counteract the heavy instrumentation. Arizona Rain is a slow pure country song in the style of Lee Ann Womack. Ashley really puts everything into this beautiful song. Her vocals are lovely to listen to. Redneck Liberation sees the pace pick up again. This is another rocky country song with plenty of power and energy. Momma’s Daughter is an outstanding heavy rock infused country song. This is an anthemic country song in the style of Wynonna Judd or Gretchen Wilson. Unlove You sees a distinct change of pace. A striking ballad with delicate rather charming vocals. Perhaps more pop than country this song is easy on the ear and really quite wonderful. On this song Ashley proves that she is much more than a one trick pony! Love Hungover sees a return to the rocky country theme of the rest of the album. Catchy and up-beat this is a pleasant song. The final song on the album Angels On My Side is a gorgeous heart warming song packed with lots of emotion and passion. Like Unlove You  this song is delicate and almost fragile sounding. This album is a real mixed bag. All the songs are good and the vocals are outstanding throughout, my only complaint is that the songs swing too sharply between gentle and slow and fast and rousing – there is no rhythm.