This song from Memphis heartland rock band Lucero would be straightforward and somewhat flat were it not for Ben Nichols' ragged voice, sad and kind, giving the song a fragile, battered heart beneath its rough exterior. Also, listen for the nice snare roll drum part in the outro.
Daily Download: "Sixteen," Lucero
A rugged but fragile country-rock song.
Salon Staff
July 27, 2005 11:01AM (UTC)
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