~ New Music Monday ~ August 21st, 2017 ~ Songs to Stream ~

When you are working from home there isn't a tech guy to call when things go wonky. So, I apologize that this post is late, but The Faith Journals had some technical difficulties. My motto this week will be, "better late than never", when it comes to New Music Monday. Let's get started...

With The Cadillac Three dropping "Legacy", THIS FRIDAY, I really wanted to highlight a few of my favorite TC3 songs. All of these are available for streaming on Spotify, can be downloaded or pre-ordered from iTunes, amazon music, and thecadillacthree.com.

The Cadillac Three - "Legacy"

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Gonna go ahead and start with the title track to this upcoming release, "Legacy". I find "Legacy" to be a beautiful start for this album. The band it's self had several big life milestones since the release of "Bury Me in My Boots". A baby, a marriage, served as opener on several major tours, headline some tours, and crank out this next album. That's a lot of life and I think that "Legacy" is a wonderful mile marker for all of that. The instant gratification video only backs up my feelings on it.

Next is "White Lightening", from "Bury Me in My Boots", as it is the track that got my attention and turned me on to TC3. I think it is the one song that basically EEERRRYYYBODY knows from the trio. I really expected their follow up tunes to click with listeners as "White Lightening" did, but radio and radio listeners are fickle by nature. The guys haven't had another tune hit radio "big", but that hasn't stopped the growth of their fan base or the production of tunes and tours. This is a band I would LOVE to start seeing as performers on awards shows, walking the red carpet and being nominated in Best "New" categories. Jaren, lead vocals for the trio has had a lot of success as a writer for other artists, Jake Own, Frankie Ballard, Kip Moore, etc. but it continues to astonish me that folks are giving the writing that TC3 has done more attention. Give "White Lightening" a listen and share your thoughts in the comment section. This vid is from a performance at Abbey Road Studios in the UK.

The Cadillac Three - "White Lightening"

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TC3 - "Runnin' Red Lights"

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I'm not a huge fan of love songs, but "Runnin' Red Lights" kinda gets me every time. The thought of driving through the night, rain, or whatever to get back to the one you love hits me. It's the idea of care and affection for someone that would inspire that kind of effort. Maybe it's just me, but it is a love song I actually love.

 

Lastly from The Cadillac Three for this weeks #NMM is "Demolition Man" from the upcoming, "Legacy". I LOVE this Nintendo vibe of a video. Such a throw back that throws me back in all the right ways. The guys could be easily pigeon holed, but I think that it is creative visual choices like this that will keep that from happening. I think that "Legacy", is going to produce a lot of good for this trio and their supporters and I kind of just can't wait to watch it all happen. The fella's hit the road this fall for a tour so head over to their site for dates and ticket info. Also, don't forget that "Legacy" releases THIS FRIDAY, August 25th!!!! So, pre-order, start streaming the pre-released singles now, or make plans to hit the store and pick up a hard copy this Friday!! I really do not think it will disappoint you in any way.

 



The Cadillac Three - "Demolition Man"

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Kip Moore - "Blonde"

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I have to throw in a little Kip Moore to this weeks New Music Monday as well. "SLOWHEART" releases September 8th and Kip is out doing promo stuff getting everyone amped for the release. One of those things happening has been a early release of tunes from the album for those that have pre-ordered via itunes as well as a corresponding video. "Blonde", was last weeks pre-release and video and it takes a harsh look at those pursuing fame. Moore has always been very vocal about how unsocial he finds social media to be. "Blonde" is a bit of a nod to that in that it seems everyone is trying to get their fifteen via socials. Willing to sell whatever part of them needs to be sold in order to go viral. None of which is Kip approved ways of gaining attention. While I tend to agree with some of Moore's points on social media, I also disagree with him on others. None of it worth discussing,  but "Blonde" is def something I can support, agree or disagree. Another great video directed by P.J. Brown of Life in Rewind productions and long time friend of Kip. "SLOWHEART" releases on September 8th and is currently available for pre-order on Kips site, itunes, and amazon music. You can also stream the pre-release tunes via Spotify, now!!


I hope you have a beautiful week filled with great tunes!!! Catch you next week!! Hopefully we will all get to spend the weekend spinning "Legacy" on repeat and watching a fourth Kip pre-release video!!!

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