I've never been a giant fan of country music although I do enjoy small doses of John Prine, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and of course red-eyed Willie. So I felt utter astonishment upon listening to this cleverly produced country EP from Lake Placid, Florida resident, J.J. McCoy.Other than being my Facebook "friend", I know little about J.J.'s career, life or history, but I will pursue the opportunity to learn a little more and feature a personal interview after downloading this mini album from iTunes.
The first tune "Sunshine State" simultaneously brings a tear to the eye, a patriotic tug at the heart, and a smile to the face as it describes a soldier fighting in the middle east anxious to return home to Florida. I can't help but reminisce about my own pleasurable experiences in Ybor City and on Duvall Street. David Allen Coe and Waylon would find difficulty displaying any more country attitude than the well written "Redneck, White and Blue" with the southern rock groove and the writer who likes "grits and greens, and old Jim Beam, and a shot of Jack with with an ice cold brew" and loves "Jesus, Jennings and Momma." The final tune "Life Gets in the Way" defines the difficulties we all encounter each day and the way that it becomes all too easy to distance ourselves from our parents as we struggle to feed our own families.
Every song on this way too short EP could easily find itself in frequent rotation on any country and most adult contemporary radio stations. Lyrically weighty, crisply produced and skilfully played and executed, "Redneck, White and Blue" is a small country masterpiece. I look forward to discovering more of this hidden gem, J.J. McCoy.
Hats off to you and God Bless, good buddy!
Enjoy this video of "Sunshine State"
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