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Lucky 13
John Evans
Lucky 13
Genres: Country, Pop
 
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The John Evans Band has been a mainstay in the Texas music scene for years with a list of influences that span the genre map. Anyone who follows Texas music has most likely been exposed to Evans' unique sound, often referr...  more »

     
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All Artists: John Evans
Title: Lucky 13
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Smith Entertainment
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 9/16/2008
Genres: Country, Pop
Style: Neotraditional
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 662582710526

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The John Evans Band has been a mainstay in the Texas music scene for years with a list of influences that span the genre map. Anyone who follows Texas music has most likely been exposed to Evans' unique sound, often referred to as: Buddy Holly fronting AC/DC. John Evans has been one of the top musicians at the Houston Press Awards for the past six consecutive years bringing home awards for Best Musician, Best Songwriter, Best Male Vocalist and Musician of the Year. John Evans won Best Male Vocalist at the 2007 Texas Music Awards and continues to be a favorite of many publications with features included in the Houston Press, No Depression, Texas Music Magazine, Houston Magazine and more. John Evans has written with Hayes Carll (Lost Higway) and written for Roger Creager 2001 hit: Red Neck Mother, and currently has the new single from Roger Creager (Dualtone) 2008 realease: I m From the Beer Join, being blasted across Country radio and promoted heavily by Budweiser in the southwest.

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CD Reviews

Getting Lucky with Lucky 13
Bryan Carey | Houston, TX | 12/22/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"John Evans' Lucky 13 is a country- influenced album with some memorable tunes that sing of common country music themes like trouble with your mate, cheating, etc. Several of the songs on Lucky 13, like Ride Away, Sweeten Up My Game. Forgot to Remember You're Gone, and others sound like they came straight from a Nashville recording studio and the overall sound of Lucky 13 is different from past John Evans albums, which were usually more rock and blues oriented.



Even though Lucky 13 is more country influenced than not, it still offers its share of variety with a multitude of musical genres blended together into one album. Three Shades of Blue is one surprise. It has a sound that reminds me of a Motown tune from the 1960's and it offers lyrics that, while more like a country song, could still find a home on the albums of many different artists from the pre- 1970's era. Another surprise is Bad Thoughts in a Good Way. This is a bad- boy type of tune that offers some memorable lyrics and a musical sound that doesn't necessarily fit into any specific musical genre.



Like other John Evans albums, the songs on Lucky 13 are notable for their lyrics and for Evans' smooth vocal deliveries. With the lyrics, you will find some good ones on this album and they offer intelligence without going over the top. You don't need a degree in English to understand them, but they are thoughtful nonetheless. The lyrics are also more direct, with Evans singing about cheating, broken hearts, loneliness, etc. And the vocals are as fine as ever with Evans' smooth singing ability putting the listener's mind and soul at ease.



Many of the songs on Lucky 13 seem to tell a story, with many of them talking about sorrow and pain, but others singing of happiness and joy. There are love songs throughout, but Evans avoids producing the mushy ballads with corny lyrics, like those that listeners were forced to endure back in the early 1980's. The ballads served up on this album bear greater resemblance to those from the early days of rock and roll. They sing about boy meets girl and the problems that often arise with lyrics that are more thoughtful and that more people will relate to.



Lucky 13 is, overall, a good, fun, and sometimes humorous album from John Evans and his backing band. It makes a good choice for those who like country music with a little less twang and a little more variety. This album is a little gentler that other John Evans albums but fans of country and 1950's style pop will enjoy it regardless.

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