SONG REVIEW: Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir - "Stop Shakin"
By Wanda Whitley
Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir.
Let me begin by addressing the one disappointment I found with Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir’s new single “Stop Shakin." It is not fair, just not fair! How can you tell us to stop shakin’ to such a lively beat?
Let me tell you, I am just loving how this song gets you movin’ and groovin.' And even though this song has some angst, it is a happy song, a song of hopeful reconciliation – a song of “ok, enough is enough – can’t you see I can’t take it anymore?”
Blake's wife, Tiffany Brown and and his longtime friends Jason Legler, Adam Blake and Trent Nelson make up The American Dust Choir, creating a blend of indie rock and Americana. Blake’s music is rooted in acoustic sounds, and characterized by his seemingly simple, yet complex melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
This is actually a sweet love song, too. And what is that I hear? An echo of Fleetwood Mac in the music and vocals! "Stop Shakin" is the lead single off the band's debut full length album, Long Way Home. It should shake up the charts, for sure!
At first, I thought the bass is what I love the best, then – those guitars! And wait a minute, the keyboards, too! All in all, such a complete package of vocal and instrumental beauty. Did I mention I love this song? I cannot wait to hear more from you, Blake Brown!