Austin To Houston
Two-Fisted Pixie, 2022
9/10
The veteran guitar player and songstress Marina Rocks brings us 8 diverse and memorable tunes on this 4th album, where she plays nearly all the instruments and births a timeless version of Americana.
“Joy Ride” opens the listen with a charming rhythm, where Marina does a very alluring version of talk/singing that’s quite fluid and is complemented by upbeat drumming and smooth guitar playing, and “Cray Cray” follows with breezy melodies, where her very pretty singing finds a dreamy place to reside.
“Shine” arrives in the middle, and is a bit more subdued with some roots rocks moments amid the gritty bouts, while “Last Goodbye” gets really intimate in its poetic appeal that showcases Marina’s diverse range and eloquent vision.
Further still, “Comeback Kid2” flirts with country rock ideas that emit a very cozy, emotive quality, and “Sleepy Hollow” exits with a lullaby-esque moment of sublime beauty.
If names like Edie Brickell and Melissa Etheridge resonate with you, Marina Rocks should certainly be on your radar, and these songs easily possess a universal appeal for those who really like to absorb the entirety of a song.
Travels well with: David Newbould- Sin & Redemption; M. Lockwood Porter- Communion In The Ashes