Daniel Romano - Come Cry With Me

June 18, 2017

Daniel Romano - Come Cry With Me

It took me a very long time to figure out what album I wanted to review today, but considering I have been in a Daniel Romano mood lately I figured I might as well do it on this album. I have been in love with a lot of Romano's old work. It really sounds old country styled. Stuff from before the modern/pop country pandemic. Not only does Romano have that old country sound he also has a fantastic ability to make simple yet complex songs. His songwriting is so unique it seems like he is a modern day Bob Dylan. Just like all the other albums I've heard from Romano he keeps up with the heartbreak theme. Heartbreak form many avenues. The first song "Middle Child" he sings about a mother leaving him (the middle child) and loving his older sister and younger brother, but not him. Just like in every other Romano album he has to have a clever "in your face" song I think. The song on this album that accomplishes that has to be "I'm Not Cryin Over You" he sings about crying and his past lover thinking it is about her, but he claims he has a part in a movie where he has to play a broken hearted man. "Chicken Bill" is a very unique song. It's more of a talk story than a song. It has a nice sound and a nice beat to it that makes you want to kinda just tap your toes. Although it is a different kinda silly song. "When I Was Abroad" is a nice song that I like very much.... Well after you get past the first twenty seconds or so. There is a weird monologue that just kinda gives me the heebie jeebies. "Just Before The Moment" is another song about pain. How he loves a woman so much yet she is loving someone else. Something I'm sure everyone has experienced at list a little bit of. I understand Romano is such a unique flavor that not everyone will be into it, but just give it a try. Try to listen to the marksmanship that is his musical prowess. I give this album 🐼🐼🐼🐼 out of five! Extravagant! 

Favorite Tracks!

1. I'm Not Crying Over You
2. Just Before The Moment
3. Middle Child

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Daniel Romano - Sleep Beneath The Willow

April 12, 2017

Daniel Romano - Sleep Beneath The Willow

I am new to Romano's work, but so far I love it. My first impression of Romano was that he sounds almost identical to Willie Nelson. Romano's singing so Willie Nelson-ish and his songwriting is almost like story telling. Romano has that "old country music" feel to him that I love. I still think he has more of a folk sound to him as well, but he does resemble much of what old country was. I have been listening to Romano since my friend found him randomly one day about a month ago. Romano so happens to be one of those artist that you find and they hardly have any bad songs. I think that really shows how genuine and authentic his songwriting and playing is. This album is the only album I have really gave a focused listen to; I sat down and really dove into what the songs are and what they are trying to say. The album starts out fantastic with a few songs about love and women like all old country songs right? Regardless it is a great start of the album to kinda show you what he is and how he is. The album only gets better towards the end in my opinion. Like most other music I have listened to or reviewed I tend to like the more down to earth and stripped versions of songs. That's what I think the end of this album is. It seems to be more just him and a guitar. Romano keeps the same theme throughout the whole album basically so you can really feel some emotion. I also don't even think this is Romano's best album I just feel like is a great starting point. I recommend everyone go and listen to this album and this guy in general. Especially if you are a fan of "old country" "folk" or just damn good tunes! I give this album 🐒🐒🐒🐒.5 out of five! Extravagant!

Favorite Tracks!

1. Nothing
2. There Are Lines In My Face
3. Hard On You

I do not own any of the pictures or songs associated with this review. All rights belong to Daniel Romano and You've Changed Records.

www.danielromanomusic.com/

www.youvechangedrecords.com/