Oregon-based singer/songwriter Wealthy Swanger showcases a quaint but insightful folks attraction on new single “Awfully Good,” representing the artist’s first solo effort in a decade — following releases with full bands. The monitor features a few visitor appearances; along with Billy Johnson on electrical guitar, Swanger additionally enlisted the assistance of his daughter, who provides vocal harmonies. Solemn acoustics, twangy guitars, and slight organs pair with a comforting, introspective vocal presence for a resonating displaying from Swanger.
Lyrical references seemingly reference a driving drive for consolation and security in life; significantly in constructing one’s dwelling “on a stable rock.” “Maintain your breath and hope it’s there to remain,” Swanger sings, then lamenting how a house constructed on unstable foundations can lead to private tumult. The acknowledgements of life’s essential virtues, like dwelling and household, are conveyed in a spoken-word sentiment that takes affect from artists like Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Money; the latter is especially evident within the “particles of my former dwelling,” phase, alongside thunderstorm results crafted by objects round Swanger’s home. “Awfully Good” is a transferring folks success from Wealthy Swanger.
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The monitor can also be featured within the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Rising Indie People.
We found this launch through MusoSoup, as a part of the artist’s promotional marketing campaign.
