Yellow Cowboy Hat
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
An Austin and Nashville based singer-songwriter, Grace Womack floats around pop territory, but also welcomes R&B and blues, among other genres, to her melodic and harmonic song craft that might bring to mind Lake Street Dive or Sara Bareilles on this 6 track EP.
“Pity The Fool” starts the listen with graceful keys paired with Womack’s soulful pipes, as drums and guitar enter the pop-rock friendly climate, and “Friendship” follows with bright piano where Womack injects infectious melodies into the lush and soaring climate.
The middle tracks bring us the soft and emotive “Oblivion”, where much intimacy unfolds with a poetic touch, while the title track bounces with a playful, dance friendly display that welcomes frisky brass.
Further still, “Miss Tennessee” enters darker territory, where Womack’s vivid storytelling unfolds with a subtle rootsy quality, and “How We Met” exits the listen emitting a rhythmic swagger that showcases smooth, versatile singing.
A performer since the age of 9, Womack makes quite an impression on this debut EP, which is all substance and no flash as she pens heartfelt, genuine songs that aren’t afraid to get your body moving or just might make you want to mull things over to her timeless, thoughtful stories.
Travels well with: Dana Sipos- The Astral Plane; Angela Autumn- Frontiers Woman