“like the late Jesse Winchester, Mars is a master of subtlety and a songwriter of relaxed, easy elegance that he takes to the bank with wit and charm on The Money.” “Reeking of wisdom, humor and chops, The Money...should appeal to hipsters and cowgirls alike.”
“It’s not surprising The Money opens with ‘Hell Yeah,’ sliding in with a classic Band-like organ-fill in warm prelude to Charlie Mars’ expansive storytelling that captures unfurling sheets of the American heartland from an insider perspective. Mars’ insightful lyrics again–as they did on 2012’s Blackberry Light–reveal worlds that have always been hiding in plain sight.” “A lazy feeling Grateful Dead-esque strum-based tale, ‘Hell Yeah’ tells the tale of a traveling man with vivid lyrics and an ambling groove. Mars’ delivers it all with perfect restraint.” “The Mississippi-based troubadour builds upon the distinctive musical approach he’s known for, employing supple grooves and ambient Daniel Lanois-inspired production to enhance the elemental force of his classic songwriting influenced by the likes of Bob Marley, Bill Withers and Dire Straits. Mars delves deep within to offer insight and a path to self awareness and ultimately transcendence via a gracefully beatific distillation of folk, rock, and smooth acoustic soul.” “Mars has an ambling, often languid style that's equal measures '70s pop and a blend of folk, country, gospel, blues, and boogie.” “personal, and relatable...Mars sticks to his southern roots and stays true to himself in every album” |
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