Words By Anselm Anderson for Rambling Man's Reviews
Americana star JT Larsen returns with his latest single " Old Beat Down Train". This is a star that Rambling Man's Reviews reviewed previously last month.
Larsen is an Americana/country singer from Indianapolis, USA; who plays simple country music with nuances of Americana.
"Old Beat Down Train" is another example of Larsen's penchant for writing songs that leave the listener feeling like they are on this journey too. I feel the lyrics this may be about Larsen's struggles of leaving loved ones behind to pursue his dreams of becoming a musician. The tonality and textures of this track convey a sense of isolation and anticipation, as Larsen boards the metaphorical train.
The opening passage creates this feeling with the steel lap guitar, accompanied by a strong syncopated strumming pattern. Larsen's vocals are warm and enticing, whilst the lyrics are relatable. The mid-tempo builds towards the chorus like the aforementioned train leading to its preferred destination. The chorus is a harmonization of Larsen's, alongside strong backing vocals, that creates a sense Larsen has found his calling.
Larsen is a singer/songwriter with an abundance of talent that has a mainstream appeal. who may not be on that beat down train for too long.
You can hear the track below via the link ;
https://soundcloud.com/user-696153067/old-beat-down-train
You can also
read my previous review of " Southern Indiana Nights " below
https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2019/04/jt-larsen-southern-indiana-nights.html
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