Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs – Coulda Shoulda Woulda
A few weeks ago I reviewed the fantastic new solo offering from Holly Golightly. This week Holly has teamed up once again with her guitar-slinging husband, Lawyer Dave, and released their ninth Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs album “Coulda Shoulda Woulda”.
Recorded on their farm in Georgia these twelve raucous new tracks definitely had the horses and chickens shaking their heads both in disbelief and in time with the music. These songs are infectious to be sure.
“Heaven Buy and Buy” kicks it off in fine Brokeoffs fashion, with their feisty lyrics and Lawyer Dave’s brash guitar sound positively guaranteeing that the both of them sure ain’t going to heaven.
“Jump In The River” features Dave’s local yokel vocal prowess partnered with their harmonies that bust through any tonal barrier. That combination is destined to raise the hairs on your red neck taunting you to shoot them off at the same time.
One of my most listened to tunes is the bluegrass beauty “Marijuana, The Devil’s Flower”. With the banjo and fiddle, along with the humourous vibe, will result in one being high enough and not needing to sample the said Devil’s flower.
“Little Mule” features Dave’s one-man band stylings with his guitar sounding like a stubborn mule in need of some foot powered encouragement.
The slower paced tunes such as ‘What He Does”, showcase the sweet yet at times coyly poisonous singing style of Holly. She discharges gunpowder forced lyrics containing her metaphorical charm just to make sure that you know that she will get you in the end.
The main theme throughout every Brokeoffs album is the witty humour, which made a true Brokeoffs believer out of me many years ago. This theme is highlighted perfectly on every revolution of the vinyl groove on this album as well. Don’t believe me? Then please listen to the song “No Judgment Day” before you pass judgment upon this meek reviewer.
As with their previous releases Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs are in fine form here. If you enjoy your Alt Country fare with the lovely smell of farm animals, whiskey, smoke and a smattering of gunfire, this is for you.
