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Red Sky July
The Truth And The Lie
The artwork displays the 3 band members in front of dark venue lit in a mustard yellow glow. Half of an old fashioned. though coloured a lovely Tiffany blue, bicycle rests on the side. The two ladies perch upon red chairs in a classy pose of crossed legs turned towards each other. Between the bicycle and the two, stands arms-folded, the male member. The vision gives a hip but reserved look with a country/80's tone.
There is good balance on vocal harmonies, one sweeter adding brightness, one lower adding depth. The guitars give great rhythms and shape each track along with the voices. 'Taking Myself Back' is a highlight with the varied moods. 'Earthwards' is another favourite and beautifully shows off the ranges that can be reached by the group. The album is not just a generic Nashville creation, it's a journey of emotions, it tells a story through the difficult situation in a thoughtful way. The structures compel you deeper into the journey. Some tracks mellow and reflective whilst others have an empowering spirit.
Red Sky July comprises of a married couple, guitarist Ally McErlaine and Shelly Poole, and guitarist/vocalist Charity Hair. Their sound is described as a hazy blend of Alt-Country and Americana.
The title track on the album is explained to be "about the delicious and excrutiating feeling of being in love with your best friend (the truth) and trying to hide it (the lie)." Another track to mention is 'In Black' which depicts Ally's own struggle through a brain aneurism. The band have gained strong support from the industry and artists including Jools Holland, Tom Jones and Steve Earle. The Truth And The Lie album is out now on Shadowbirds Records.