Seth Turner's CD is finally available. Since reviewing Seth Turner's Demo CD, this is one that I was anxiously awaiting. There's no letdown here folks, not at all. So, while listening you can hear obvious influences, but then it takes a twist, so instead of guessing, I asked Seth about his influences..... "My musical influences come from a variety of artists ranging from Merle Haggard and Lefty Frizzel to Dwight Yoakam and David Ball to George Strait and Chris LeDoux. I was also raised on classic Rock and Roll; Bob Seger, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and CCR to name a few. To be honest, I'm not sure what really comes with all of those influences, but I'd sure love for someone to tell me!"

The influences are evident with vocals that show tinges of Dwight Yoakam and Garth Brooks while remaining original. Last year in Nashville, Seth Turner performed at the French Quarter cafe "Songwriters Round", after his performance one guy in the crowd yells "Watch out Garth Brooks".... That is a start, but Seth doesn't copy anyone, he has a unique style that does nod to some greats, but isn't that what it's about? Seth Turner is an honest country singer, and songwriter that can give you chills, give you an honest-to-god cry in your beer number, or give you a Saturday night belly-buster with some of his more humorous numbers.

You really do get the full gambit, memories of Country Music's colored past run through the veins of this young upstart. Seth Turner keeps the spirit alive, whether it is the Chris LeDoux styling of "Everytime I Get On", or the true cowboy song that could as easily be mistaken for Dwight Yoakam, or even written by Canada's Ian Tyson on "A Cowboy's Song", or maybe the feel-good drinkin' numbers like "There's A Hole In My Bottle (Where All The Beer Comes Out)" or "Tied One On A Little To Tight". 

Seth Turner as a singer is as strong as any I've seen signed to major label deals over the past year, and his songwriting puts him in the upper echelon. Grab onto this star on the way up.... Although I feel Seth Turner performing live is far ahead of this release, he is no slacker in the "in-studio" area either. A great CD filled with true and honest Country Music that is bound to make Seth Turner a name that will be remembered. Another Day In My Life is a great disc, but if this is just any old day, I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

  ( 5 Stars out of 6 )

Play MP3 Sample of "A Cowboy's Song"

  Play MP3 sample of "Everytime I Get On"

Play MP3 sample of "There's A Hole In My Bottle"

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