Lauren Lee and Liberty Road
2nd Floor
Self-released 884501141789
****
A highly polished pleasing and faultless second album
Lauren Lee and Liberty Road are from Oklahoma. Lauren began playing the fiddle at the age of thirteen, inspired by Alison Krauss. Lauren plays fiddle, viola and Mandolin in the band as well as being the bands lead vocalist. Lauren’s younger brother Sawyer plays guitar in the band. Robbie Lee, Lauren and Sawyer’s father plays percussion and finally Jerry Dilday, a friend of the Lee family, plays acoustic bass as well as taking a turn on vocals. The bands first album was released several years a go. This new album shows how the band have matured and developed as musicians and as people. River Road is a gentle flowing song, which sees Lauren taking centre stage on vocals. Lauren’s voice is delicate and charming. Empty Lonesome Sound (Crazy Chick Song) has a more modern feel to it. Once again Lauren takes the lead on this vocally lead song. Hickory Grove is a musical number with a catchy toe tapping beat. Give Her Wings sees Jerry Dilday on lead vocals with Lauren harmonising. Jerry’s voice is deep and clear in contrast to Lauren’s soft youthful sound. This is a great song. I’m Gonna Rise sees Lauren on lead vocals. Lauren’s voice is raspy on this particular number. Jerry provides harmony blending well with Lauren’s innocent voice. I Still Haven’t Found What I Am Looking For will be a familiar song to many listeners just not in this format. Lauren and her band have turned a powerful rock song by U2 into a gentle traditional sounding country number. This transition seems to work well. Eisenheim's Greatest is another musical piece, which highlights the bands talents as musicians. The piece seems to stop and start giving it added depth. Take All The Sky You Need sees Lauren taking centre stage. Her quiet vocals on this particular song will remind the listener of the early work of Jewel. Ava’s Reel is as the title suggests another musical piece, which is lively and entertaining. Waitin’ For The Wind sees Jerry on lead vocals for the final time on this album with Lauren harmonising. It is easy to see the influence of Ricky Skaggs in this song. Jesus Loves Me brings the album to an end. Lauren’s voice is allowed to really stand out on this number. The backing is light and unobtrusive. This album pulls together many styles of music. A thoroughly pleasing and faultless album.
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