Rebecca Jed CD Review

Rebecca Jed
Wild And Free
Self-released
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The voice of a country angel
Rebecca spent her summers whilst growing up helping her dad manage his ranch. Rebecca really loved that life, barrel racing in local rodeos, leading trail rides and snake hunts. Much of her music is inspired by the time she spent on her dad’s ranch. During the winter months Rebecca lived on her family’s farm in Texas with her four sisters. Rebecca had singing lessons throughout her time at school. Those lessons led to her performing at talent shows and state fairs. At the age of twelve she started to learn how to play the guitar. At the age of eighteen Rebecca left farm life behind her and went in search of her dream. In 2006 Rebecca’s first album PEARL HANDLE PISTOL was recorded. This was an album full of real country songs. Rebecca’s new album WILD AND FREE is once again an album full of classic country. The songs on this album tell of life and love. The songs are descriptive allowing listeners to build up a picture in their own minds of the world Rebecca is singing about. You Never Broke My Heart is a catchy up-tempo country song with a traditional edge. Rebecca’s vocals are very distinct and interesting. It is very easy to get hooked on Rebecca’s music even after hearing just one song. Wild And Free has a western swing sound running through it. Jed is a faster paced traditional sounding country song. Rebecca’s sound is modern yet also very old fashioned. Emmylou Harris springs to mind time and time again whilst listening to this fantastic album. Lover is a heavier song, with a slightly more modern country sound. Train Track Beat blends traditional country with Appalachian folk music. Marbles is a charming country song. Rebecca’s voice mirrors that of Dolly Parton’s voice on occasion. Save You From Yourself is a gentle top quality country song. Rebecca’s vocals are quite organic. Serial Killer Of The Heart is a faster country song with traditional instrumentation. Old Western Movie is a wonderful classic country song with plenty of atmosphere and depth. Indian Girl is a slow song in the style of Gillian Welch. How Far Would You Go is an upbeat folk/country song. Gun Under My Pillow is another one of Rebecca’s splendid classic country songs. Jaded is an upbeat country/rock song. This song has a much more modern feel to it than the rest of the songs on the album. The final song comes all too soon. Rank Stranger is a slow charming country song. Once again Emmylou Harris comes to mind. Rebecca Jed has the voice of a country angel. It is as if she was born to sing good wholesome country songs.