White Trash Revelry
Thirty Tigers, 2022
10/10
A Tennesse artist who injects plenty of humor into their craft, Adeem The Artist brings much twang to songs about prejudice in the south and the influence of Christianity, and it’s all delivered with a heartfelt and sincere approach.
“Carolina” starts the listen with Adeem’s warm vocals alongside stirring pedal steel and Giovanni Carnuccio III’s fluid drumming in the cautious Americana, and “For Judas” follows with Jessye Desilva’s elegant piano complementing the gentle melodies and Adeem’s vivid storytelling.
Halfway through, “Run This Town” offers an upbeat and very charming country rocker that benefits from Craig Burletic’s bouncy bass and Ellen Angelico’s spirited electric guitar that will get you on the dance floor, while “Baptized In Well Spirits” spotlights Kristin Weber’s fiddle acrobatics and Adeem’s meticulous acoustic guitar as a powerful and rugged climate unfolds.
Near to the end, “Rednecks, Unread Hicks” places Zach Russell on vocals and Jake Blount on banjo for the lyrically aware and musically soulful album highlight, and “My America” exits with an articulate, folk influenced demeanor that’s quite pretty and the wordplay really does suit the state of America today for the downtrodden.
An absolutely enlightening and wise listen, White Trash Revelry should be required listening in 2023. The talent of the players is unmatched, and Adeem’s observations about the many social issues plaguing society are addressed in an effective, poetic and very literate fashion.
Travels well with: John Fullbright- The Liar; Melissa Carper- Ramblin’ Soul