At The Cold Copper Ranch
C-Side, 2022
8/10
Listen to At The Cold Copper Ranch
Originally the husband-and-wife duo of Colby and Kimberly, these days the Family Shiloh is indeed a family affair, and it’s one that touches on Americana, folk, classic country, bluegrass and even indie-rock ideas that brings in guests outside the Pennington family, too.
“Cold Copper Theme” starts the listen with warm whistling, breezy vocal harmonies and a hazy, old time feel, and “(It’s Gonna Be A) Longhorn Day” follows with spirited electric guitar as soaring, dual gender vocals make for a lively country rock appeal.
Deeper into the listen, the cozy fiddle of “Look At All Them Cows” brings both grit and melody to the rural fun, while “Sunshine Soul” recruits frisky percussion and plenty of rhythm to the album highlight that showcases gorgeous singing.
Further on, “No 4C Blues” offers a playful, rootsy demeanor that builds into a barnyard thumper, and “Come With Me” isn’t too far away with its sublime piano balladry and poetic landscape.
A record that’s dedicated to the time honored tradition of Texas country music, there’s talent as young as 10 here, and instruments as varied as accordion and cowbell that helps make for a diverse and very eventful 15 tracks.
Travels well with: David Quinn- Country Fresh; Jefferson Ross- Southern Currency