Janson loves "Real Friends"
Friday, October 18, 2019 – Chris Janson is out with "Real Friends," his third Warner Music Nashville. In addition to his co-producers, notably Tommy Cecil, Brock Berryhill and Zach Crowell, Janson worked with friends on the CD. His wife and manager Kelly Roland lent her pen as a songwriter, and Blake Shelton sang on the title track. Janson had a hand writing all 13 songs.
Cody Jinks releases his second album in two weeks, "The Wanting." He released "After the Fire" earlier this month. The new CD features 13 songs. Both were the first releases from Jinks' own label, Late August Records.
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CD reviews for Chris Janson
Chris Janson, who has made it well known how he's skilled at fixing drinks, expectedly comes to party much of the time on "All In." For instance, he revs up the party bus to top speed during "Halfway to Crazy." However, this 16-song album contains far more than mere bar beverage discussion. Janson has plenty on his mind, and it's all included herein.
The most unusual song is "You, Me & The River," which also features its writer, Eric Church, singing along with Janson. ...
"Real Friends" is a showcase for the rubberband quality of Chris Janson's voice. He's got a Mel Tillis stammer in "Check" and a Florida Georgia Line yowl in "Normal People." Kenny Chesney should get a royalty check on "Everybody's Going Through Something." But what's noticeably different about Janson is touch. His songs deftly sprinkle on a dash of horns, rock or hip-hop. But it's all county-infused flavors added by a chef in control. ...
Chris Janson's full-length release, "Everybody," includes the same party songs that first appeared on his "Fix A Drink" EP. And while the full length adds more evidence for his image as a good time party starter, it also reveals his softer side, presenting a more well-rounded performer.
"Bein' A Dad" is a quiet, sentimental song about parenthood. When Janson sings, "God, I love bein' a dad," he sounds just like Eric Church, a performer ...
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