Ever since 2018’s True Blue, L.A. Edwards were getting extra polished than their Americana roots may endure. Fortunately with this newest album they discover a canny buffer: post-Born To Run Bruce Springsteen.
Granted, Pie The city doesn’t have anthems of that calibre, however by way of embracing heartland rock they seize the earnest heat in their previous releases whilst leaning extra very easily on their 80s pop inclinations.
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At its highest, this ends up in rockers like Don’t Know Higher and I Gained’t, riding bass and stadium synths providing a way of buoyancy. However soulful numbers like For You and Angel Wait nonetheless really feel too slick, extra Rainy Rainy Rainy than any Springsteen/Petty fan will need to check out.
The center floor is staid nation rock, Little Sunshine and El Camino completely relaxing when you don’t thoughts a loss of emotional intensity, however particularly irritating when Waterfall and Can You See Me display the waters can run deep.
