It really is nice to hear Lisa T again, over a year after her last single ‘Easy Love’. ‘Nice to Meet You… Again’ marks her debut EP, and its one which follows a similar pattern. Combining the acoustic with techno-pop to create a record that is as broad as Country gets.
It starts with an Irish twist. ‘This Country Song’ drawing on Lisa T’s roots to bring out the foot-stomping energy of that found in many a Friday night bar. Mixed in with splashes of feel-good pop, this audience-ready song really is an invitation to “let go / get on down”, whether line dancing or otherwise. ‘Mr Know It All’ continues likewise, with a punchy arrangement adorned with playful saxophone. There is an ‘80s feel to the music, whilst Lisa T’s vocals add strength and depth a la Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. The bridge in particular is wonderfully constructed, teasing the song’s protagonist in both its music and lyrics to great effect.
‘Want You to Stay’ then lends itself to a dramatic drop in tone. The production stripped back to just an acoustic guitar and vocal so pronounced that it sounds like a live recording. It pairs well with ‘Stop Lovin Me’, whose electro-beats add a seductive Soul to a narrative of push-and-pull. “You make it too hard to leave” an illustration of both tracks’ description of relationships in which breakups feel necessary, though not quite so easy to do in reality.
The EP then finishes with the title track. Its violins creating a deceptive intro, smashed within a few seconds by an electric guitar of intent. Country-Rock in all its swagger. Communicating a purpose hell-bent on being known. The lines “you didn’t think I got what it takes / here I am now singing my song / bet I can get you singing along” looking to prove someone wrong. And if anyone had any doubt in Lisa T’s ability then this will most certainly put them to rights.
A record that really does shine a light on her talent.
You can purchase ‘Nice to Meet You… Again’ from Lisa T’s online store here, or stream it here.
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