AROUND 2005 Nashville introduced us to a new artist by the name of Jamey Johnson.
It took three years and a new record label to produce hit singles High Cost Of Living and In Colour – both from his That Lonesome Song album.
Johnson’s latest album features a double CD release – called black and white – which relates to the first part being dark and sordid before everything becomes progressively more positive and reassuring.
Out of 25 tracks, Johnson has written and co-written 19 and also includes some of his all-time favourites For The Good Times (Kris Kristofferson), Set Em Up Joe (Vern Gosden), Mental Revenge (Mel Tillis) and a song co-written by Keith Whitley called Lonely At The Top. Vocally Johnson’s voice is designed to sing country, as it’s rich, deep and believable.
He is a superb country vocalist. Johnson has not reached the dizzy heights of a chart topper, so this album could alter his status to a reward which he richly deserves. After all, it’s here in Black and White.
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