Artist: Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real
Album: Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real
Bitrate: 228kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Fantasy
Genre: Country
Size: 93.94 megs
PlayTime: 0h 53min 52sec total
Rip Date: 2017-09-15
Store Date: 2017-08-25
Track List:
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01. Set Me Down on a Cloud 7:16
02. Die Alone 2:37
03. Fool Me Once 3:50
04. Just Outside of Austin 4:45
05. Carolina 3:15
06. Runnin? Shine 3:22
07. Find Yourself 6:16
08. Four Letter Word 4:42
09. High Times 3:29
10. Breath of My Baby 2:51
11. Forget About Georgia 8:17
12. If I Started Over 3:12
Release Notes:
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On the bright shining morn or shimmering starlit night when Lukas Nelson was
passionately conceived, his pops Willie Nelson must have been in rare form,
virile and adrenalized for his ripe age, and far removed from any dysfunction of
anatomy or failing of spirit. And when his toes curled and the gift of his love
was delivered, such a pure and concentrated form of Willie was fervidly
conveyed, no degradation occurred in the generational torch passing.
You can legitimately claim that in raw talent, Lukas Nelson might be the most
gifted progeny of a country music superstar the world has ever seen. Perhaps
Hank Jr. in his prime or some others may have something to say about that, and
thereÆs newer generations of talent out there that may still have some upside
potential to show before final judgement is passed. But Lukas NelsonÆs ability
to both evoke the timeless magic of his dadÆs tone and warble, yet renew it with
an original delivery all his ownùalong with the sheer explosiveness and natural
ease of his guitar playingùmakes him an awe-inspiring specimen for the theory of
pedigree.
In simple musical skills, the talent of Lukas might even surpass that of his
famous sire. Of course songwriting and style are a bit harder to tabulate, but
Lukas is no slouch in these departments either. Yet nearly 10 years into the
performing game now, and Lukas Nelson still feels like heÆs attempting to find
his footing. The issue is not his talent, or his ability to tell a story through
song. If anything, itÆs astounding how still under-the-radar Lukas Nelson is
when measuring these attributes. ItÆs his inability to choose or discover a
definable lane for his career that keeps him curiously obscure when compared to
his skill set.
lukas-nelson-promise-of-the-realIn certain respects you see this indecision play
out in his new, self-titled album with The Promise of the Real. The album
showcases everything that makes Lukas Nelson an exceptional performer, and
worthy of praise for a name all his own, completely divested from his famous
father. ôJust Outside Of Austin,ö with its cutting simplicity and complimentary
structure to LukasÆs voice is a timeless song and a perfect example of why you
should be paying attention to this performer. The guitar skills Lukas exhibits
on the opening song, ôSit Me Down On a Cloud,ö and on the extended, 8-minute
ôForget About Georgia,ö proves that his musical acumen goes far beyond a voice
affectation similar to his fatherÆs.
But Lukas Nelson is not country, until he is, and heÆs rock and blues, until he
isnÆt. Naturally country audiences want to gravitate towards him, but heÆs not
the traditionalist they may hope to find. The psychedelic nature of some of his
cuts attract a younger audience, but Lukas also feels like an old soul,
implementing steel guitar and backup singers on certain tracks.
Lada Gaga appears on the record, but to what result? Lukas may come across as a
little scatterbrained, but heÆs trying to forge a musical path all his own from
the desire in his heart and the various influences comprising his roots. And
despite the sideways glances from some, for those who are willing to be
attentive and open-minded, they are rewarded with a diverse, expansive,
involved, inspired, and engaging effort never sticking to a single thread of
influence, but always adhering to the genre of ôreal.ö
With Lukas, his issue is not capability. It is direction, and focus. Yet this
album also has an underlying theme of sorts. Now well into his twenties, it
finds Lukas struggling between finding love, and the sense of fear from getting
trapped or tied down too quickly. Multiple times on this record, he sings to
locations and women as interchangeable, just like Willie and Ray Charles did.
ItÆs similar to that moment when you realize ôGeorgia On My Mindö isnÆt about a
state, but about a woman. Or both, or neither. And you realize something about
yourself when reflected in the memory of someone else, or someplace different
than where youÆre standing.
Following in the footsteps of a famous name is a blessing and a curse. It opens
doors, yet draws the critical eye of endless comparisons by critics and fans
alike. In some respects Lukas seems lost in his own world. HeÆs the clear heir
to the Willie Nelson throne, yet sometimes it seems he would rather sit in a
hammock in Hawaii and smoke pot than to soldier forth with the family legacy.
And as long as theyÆre selling Willie Nelson cotton T-shirts for $85 dollars at
shows and licensing his face to stick on egregiously-overpriced boutique
marijuana products, LukasÆs output isnÆt essential to keeping the war chest
full.
But someday Willie will be gone and Lukas will still be here. And hopefully
Lukas will pick up that legacy and keep moving forward with it. Because a world
without Willie is not worth living in, but a world with Lukas is a world where
the glimmer of WillieÆs legacy still shines bright.