Released: 17 June 2020
Label: Greenhorse Records
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West on Colfax are from Lancashire, UK. Their album is full of wonderful Americana tinged guitar pop. You would have thought they were really from the US, on first hearing them.
It opens with 'Choke Hold', which is my favourite song here. It is melodic yet anthemic, with 90s vibes of The Lemonheads as well as The Jayhawks.
'Misty Morning Blue' is a love song, simple yet heartfelt. Its well written and memorable with some great guitar work.
Other highlights include the epic 'Cowgirl of the County' which is hard-hitting and has themes of alcoholism. The lyrics are very vivid and also a bit philosophical - 'Life is a rolling rodeo with many highs and many lows and love is a bucking bronco wild and free.'
'This Ole Heart' is a stripped back campfire love song. There is a timeless quality to it. 'Tinsel Heart' demonstrates some brilliant storytelling and has feelings of melancholy. 'Light Again' is very moving and closes the album perfectly.
A superb debut album, with so much depth. Highly recommended.
