If you’ve been following along, you’ve always known that Nikki Lane is as much rock ‘n roll as she is country. And with Josh Homme’s(QOTSA) involvement this “alternative” album has niched itself nicely between the 2 worlds. That’s not to say the Highway Queen has abandoned her country music roots by any means. But with Homme producing and his band backing her up, there is an undeniable element that we’ve yet to hear from Lane. Traditional sounds of country music still ring throughout the album with excellent pedal steal and mandolin playing. Along with your standard country music vibe & Lane’s natural storytelling delivery. But then there’s the other end of the spectrum when you really hear Homme & band shine through. The country/rock combo pair impressively. With driving tempos & thumping bass lines – some moments are almost reminiscent of Joan Jett. While others come off like the groovy country hits of the 80’s. Think The Judds & Juice Newton. Is Nikki Lane the top selling female country artist right now? Certainly not. But she also doesn’t give a shit. And yet, those other gals – most definitely wish they were a little bit more like Nikki, a total bad ass. It’s been 5+ years since her last release but now it’s been totally worth it.
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“The restless and rebellious Lane may have changed, or better said, altered her sound but she has retained her singular personality and still stands well apart from any other female “country” or “outlaw” artist”
@glidemag
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“Denim & Diamonds is a fresh reboot for a career that has been slowly but progressively building steam over the past decade. It shows Nikki Lane at her best, stepping towards a darker direction while keeping one foot planted in the country and roots music of her past”
– @americansongwriter
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