I’ve been a fan of Brad Cochran’s paintings for a minute & I’ve seen him pick through some songs here and there but for some reason, never did listen to the his band’s album. Rolling Nowhere’s, The Simple Life. That all changed recently and I’m better for it. It’s quickly become a regular evening spin while logging some time on the front porch. It’s an extremely easy listen and strikes all the right vibes one could hope for while sipping a whiskey and watching the sunset from your favorite rocking chair. Cosmic country/Americana. A self taught folk singer & storyteller of being a vagabond and bouncing through life to the junkyard jangle sounds of a Cochran’s homemade canjo. The Simple Life is peppered with all kinds of other quirky sounds(think guimbard) that seem so natural yet add an element to the song that’s not the norm. The banjo is rich throughout and I’m always a sucker for that. The Simple Life has enough fluid allure from start to finish that it maintains a special ability to draw you in regardless of musical preferences. I’d recommend this album to 9 of my 10 friends. I also recommend checking out his art.
– Meanwhile
