2012-03-09
From the first song, Russell Howard reminds one of John Mayer--only with better enunciation. “Home Sweet Home” demonstrates Russell’s generous vocal range. Lawson White lays on the percussion on the single “Safe to Say” and this song carries the most passion in Russell’s voice than any other. “Won’t Get to Sleep” is pure pop—no angst-filled lyrics here—but the song is one of the best. City Heart is a wistful little album, and, in the words of Russell, is a bridge between his singer-songwriter beginnings and the indie/folk/alternative musician he hopes to become. – Pam VandeKerkhoff
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The Search
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS
Prince of Peace EP
NUTTIN BUT STRINGZ
Struggle From the Subway to the Charts
American Music Club
Love Songs for Patriots
KRISTEN BUSSANDRI
Diamonds to Dust
NEIL DIAMOND
The Bang Years 1966-1968
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