Texas artist Rich O’Toole finally comes to national prominence with the release of his new album Kiss Of A Liar. The album features 11 tracks that seamlessly blend country, pop and rock elements, linked by thoughtful lyrics. There are songs about love, like the duet with Josh Abbott “Ay Dios Mio”, songs about loss (“The Cricket Song”, “Kiss Of A Liar”), songs about gambling (“Casino Queen”) and good times (“Marijuana & Jalapenos”). Perhaps the deepest and most heartfelt song is “Banks of the Mississippi” a seemingly-autobiographical account of a young man running away from poverty to seek a career in music. Like all Average Joe releases, Kiss Of A Liar is fun, tuneful and exquisitely produced. A masterful release from an artist that is only beginning to hit his stride.
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Trolley Night, South Main Arts District, Memphis, Friday, September 30, 2011
Trolley Night, South Main Arts District, Memphis, Friday, September 30, 2011
Trolley Night, South Main Arts District, Memphis, Friday, September 30, 2011
Memphis Music Foundation and Select-O-Hits’ Plug In Memphis Reception 9/30/11
At the Memphis Music Foundation and Select-O-Hits’ Plug In Memphis reception, Friday September 30, 2011
On Friday September 30, 2011, Select-O-Hits Music Distribution and the Memphis Music Foundation sponsored a reception for the Plug In Memphis event at the Foundation offices in the South Main district.
On Friday September 30, 2011, Select-O-Hits Music Distribution and the Memphis Music Foundation sponsored a reception for the Plug In Memphis event at the Foundation offices in the South Main district.
On Friday September 30, 2011, Select-O-Hits Music Distribution and the Memphis Music Foundation sponsored a reception for the Plug In Memphis event at the Foundation offices in the South Main district.
At a time when many rap artists seem to be abandoning regional rap styles in favor of the pursuit of a national sound, Lil O has created a quintessential Texas rap record with Grind Hard, Pray Harder. O’s no stranger to Houston rap fans (he even has a Greatest Hits CD), but this new album consists of 14 solid tracks, with an all-star cast of guests, including Killa Kyleon, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Devin tha Dude and Big K.R.I.T. Outstanding tracks include the UGK-sounding “Baulin in da City”, the current hot single “I’m What Dat Iz”, the sunny “Fresh Up Out the Cleaners” and the driving, street-hard “Betcha Can’t Do It”. Lil O’s Grind Hard, Pray Harder is a beautifully-produced piece of Houston rap, a throwback to the sound that made Houston famous.
At a time when many rap artists seem to be abandoning regional rap styles in favor of the pursuit of a national sound, Lil O has created a quintessential Texas rap record with Grind Hard, Pray Harder. O’s no stranger to Houston rap fans (he even has a Greatest Hits CD), but this new album consists of 14 solid tracks, with an all-star cast of guests, including Killa Kyleon, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, Devin tha Dude and Big K.R.I.T. Outstanding tracks include the UGK-sounding “Baulin in da City”, the current hot single “I’m What Dat Iz”, the sunny “Fresh Up Out the Cleaners” and the driving, street-hard “Betcha Can’t Do It”. Lil O’s Grind Hard, Pray Harder is a beautifully-produced piece of Houston rap, a throwback to the sound that made Houston famous.