Courtney Patton – So This Is Life
Courtney Patton’s aptly named third album, So This Is Life, is comprised of story songs inspired by her life. Produced by Drew Kennedy, each song is beautifully executed and perfectly balanced, with fiddle and steel guitar that never overshadow Patton’s rich vocals. The best songs rip out my heart while simultaneously soothing my soul, which happens with every. single. track. It’s honest, simple, and heartfelt. My favorites are: “Twelve Days”, Courtney’s first love song; the title track, written about her parents’ divorce; “Battle These Blues”, which talks of heartbreak and depression; and “War of Art”, a song for her kids, about
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