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Band: TED RUSSELL KAMP
Album: Poor Man’s Paradise
Label: Pomo Records
When you really strip things down to the bare basics of what makes music good it essentially will always lead you to a good song. A good song is what makes music likeable on different levels. For some it is the lyrics, for others the music around them, and for Ted Russell Kamp it is obviously the perfect combination of both as he shows on his latest album Poor Man’s Paradise. As the longtime bassist for Shooter Jennings, Kamp is no stranger to good music and he has really gone above and beyond any expectations you may have for this album. From the opening songs “Just A Yesterday Away” and “Just Go South,” his groovy, roots based, country rock is going to capture your attention and pull you into the album. Once captured and diving into the album he shows a whole lot of sides to his music but always seems to maintain the sound that lets you know it is him when you hear it. “Long Distance Man” and “Never Gonna Do You Wrong” will have you bouncing along with the rock infused country blend. But as good as those cuts are it is the softer tracks that really allow Kamp to show listeners what a good song is all about. Midway through the album may be the sleeper hit of it. “Let Love Do The Rest,” sees him singing a lyric that acts like a letter to a lost friend that needs a little bit of guidance in their life. Throughout the album Kamp will touch on your every emotion, while delivering a rocking beat that has you moving or by simply letting his lyrics and raspy voice lead the way. Call it what you want to. Americana, roots rock, folk country, or just simply call it good songs that make up a good album.
