Laura Cox – Head Above Water
Origin: France
Release: 20.01.2023
Label: Verycords Records / earMUSIC
Duration: 44:46
Genre: Classic Rock / Blues Rock
Long gone are the days when guitar-centric, riff-heavy blues rock was reserved for the old white men. In the diverse rock scene there are various artists breathing new life into the blues rock heritage.
One of the best known and best musicians is certainly there Laura Coxwhich has been stirring up the scene since 2017 and is now her third album Head Above Water released. In addition to various versions on vinyl, the album is also available in a stylish CD digipack.
First of all, it should be mentioned that Laura Cox focuses on original material and doesn’t attempt cover versions of blues rock standards. The songs she wrote rock well, are crystal clear and powerfully produced and are ideal for an entertaining blues rock evening in a live atmosphere. In this regard it proves Laura Cox constancy The fleet leaves a good impression One Big Messthat you HERE can see in a video.
By the input of the banjo as in Seaside comes across southern flair throughout the album. Laura Cox and their fellow bandmates are literally breathing the rock ‘n’ roll and country-heavy air. lends Cox‘ singing voice gives the whole thing an original touch. The personal lyrics match the long-suffering outfit of a blues rock guitarist. Her voice has a very pleasant timbre, almost too pleasant for energetic rock. Especially here the vocals might do with a good deal of snotiness and pithyness.
Flawlessly played Blues Rock disc
The album is superbly played and rocks like clockwork, as does the second single So Long proves her HERE can hear. Live, the songs will certainly be able to breathe properly. On CD or record, the songs sound a little too well-behaved, both instrumentally and vocally, and transport the power that Laura Cox live has only rudimentary. Suitable for quiet listening at home Head Above Water so rather conditional.
So it’s fitting that Laura Cox An extensive tour through Europe will start this year. As a souvenir from the merch stand or to prepare for a concert visit, an unconditional recommendation is given at this point.
Conclusion
With her new album Head Above Water strengthens Laura Cox her position as a blues rock guitarist of the new generation and knows how to convince with powerful and personal classic rock songs. The finishing touches then come live. 7,5 / 10
Line Up
Laura Cox – vocals, guitars, banjo
Mathieu Albiac – Guitars
Adrian Kah – Bass
Antonin Guerin – drums, percussion
Tracklist
01. Head above water
02. So long
03. One big mess
04. Set me free
05. Old soul
06. Wiser
07. Before we get burned
08. Seaside
09. Fever
10. Swing it out
11. Glassy days
Links
Facebook Laura Cox
Website Laura Cox
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