Jesse Terry The Runner
by Curt Hauff
Staff Writer
Jesse Terry’s debut album, The Runner, has been years in the making. Jesse moved to Nashville in 2004 and has been networking and writing ever since.
It’s probably a telling sign to see so many musicians listed in the credits. With 16 musicians and vocalists lending their skills to the creation of this album, you would have higher than average expectations for this release. Any time you can get that kind of support, you’ve got something special.
The best way to catagorizde Jesse Terry’s music, would be to say it’s a mix of contemporary pop and blues rock with a country vibe. The general feel of the album reminds you of Tom Petty, the Eagles, (minus a few harmonies of course) or Paul Simon.
“Noise”, while a track with simple production, is certainly one of the highlights of the album. It’s one hundred percent love song, but the lyrics are vague enough, that it could be about a lover, parent or even God. The way Jesse paints you a picture is brilliant. He sings about not being able to hear the children laughing or hear what they’re saying and about not being able to hear the song birds singing and punctuates the theme in the phrase “Without your sweet voice, all the world is noise”.
Another hot track is “Edges”. It, like the rest of the songs on the album, has smooth, natural production values. The tempo and feel is mellow, but the chorus is really catchy.
While The Runner isn’t Hardrock Haven’s typical rock/metal genre, it is a quality album. If you like the adult contemporary or folk/rock or country styles, you’ll quickly find Jesse Terry to be a new favorite of yours.
Label: Independent
Online: Official site
TRACK LISTING
1. The Runner
2. Devil Will Dance
3. Pray it’s not the Delta
4. Against the Tide
5. Noise
6. Lay Your Hands on Me
7. Edges
8. Loveless Motel
9. A Refuge
10. Sedona
11. Ghost Town
12. Africa
HRH RATING: 6.8/10