![]() There are, however, a few moments that, while not bad, do feel distracting for the project. Of course, the best moment comes through on the title track, with its punchier mandolin and accordion interplay and piano to keep the tones rollicking. I’d still say certain songs could afford to take more chances or include more of a bite in their arrangements, as most of these tracks coast on a typical electric guitar and organ combination, with only a few moments of differentiation in between.īut I also can’t fault how solid the instrumentation often sounds the electric guitars have a brightness to them on tracks like “Road To You,” “Break My Heart,” and “Long Time Comin’” to support their prevailing optimism, and when the harmonica kicks in on tracks like “All Looks The Same” and “Run Into You,” it sounds fantastic. Thanks to Gattis’ contributions, however, this sounds like an album one would expect from the Texas scene – rich acoustic melodies supported by electric guitars, harmonica, piano and organ. Still, as far as the sonic palette is concerned, if there’s any longstanding criticism of Micky & the Motorcars, it’s that their mixes can feel a bit lacking. For Micky, his choppy flow on “Rodeo Girl” doesn’t help matters much as it is, but it also feels a bit one-dimensional and lacking, lyrically, coming off the more suitable “Road To You.” And when Gary tries to be a “player” on “Stranger Tonight,” the results feel more awkward and uncomfortable than likely intended. But while their haggard tones support more seriousness material like this, when they slip into lighter territory, the results are a mixed bag. Considering the background surrounding this album, the title track is sang with as much conviction as possible from Micky and feels earned meanwhile, Gary recounts the Afghan War story of the Lions of Kandahar on the aptly titled track with a great deal of respect and without overdoing it. For one, they both sound like their older brothers mixed with a hint of Gary Allan for a rougher tone, but they’re both competent singers. On that note, while Long Time Comin’ is a bit lacking at times, it’s nonetheless a solid return for the band, and if they’re going to make fans wait so long for an album, at least they’ll make sure it’s worth it.įor a change of pace, Micky and Gary Braun split their duties as lead vocalists and writers, and while that leads to an interesting note on lyrics and themes, it’s hard to notice the difference the two, vocally. Still, like Reckless Kelly, formed by older brothers Cody and Willy Braun, the band has been a staple of the Texas scene for quite some time, though they’ve certainly got a whirlwind history aside from the lineup changes: signing to Smith Music Group in 2004, breaking through beyond those Texas borders, going back to their independent roots for 2014’s Hearts From Above, and finally releasing their newest album, Long Time Comin’, through Thirty Tigers, once again featuring a change in lineup and producers, with Keith Gattis now at the wheel. ![]() Granted, for Micky & the Motorcars, gaining something that’s a “long time coming” doesn’t necessarily mean overtaking the entire country music industry, but rather finding stability.įormed in Idaho and now based in Texas, Micky & the Motorcars was formed by brothers Micky and Gary Braun and has faced several lineup changes over the years. The long version: Sometimes reading the title to an act’s upcoming album makes too much sense. ![]() Least favorite track: “Stranger Tonight”.Favorite tracks: “Long Time Comin’,” “Lions Of Kandahar,” “Run Into You,” “Thank My Mother’s God,” “Road To You”.(Chorus) It's a long road to nowhere, with a million miles to go, I reach for you It's a long road to nowhere, with a million miles to go, I reach for you, I reach for you Instrumental C | D | Em | D For your love, there's no one that knows me better than you.The short version: ‘Long Time Comin’ ‘ is a solid return to form for Micky & the Motorcars. ![]() Intro: C | D | Em | D 2x When I am down on my luck and drowning in my head there's nothing I can do Another lonely ghost town another empty bed I was a fool for losing you. ![]()
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