I
participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of
the CD to facilitate my review. All
opinions stated are my own.
When
One2One Network sent out the invitation to review the latest CD from Court Yard
Hounds, I jumped at the chance. We've been fans of Emily and Martie's wonderful harmonizing and artistic playing since the first Dixie Chicks single went mainstream.
Personally, I am
thrilled that all 3 ex- Dixie Chicks are still friends and still recording music!
About Court
Yard Hounds:
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| Courtesy: One2One Network |
“After a few years
away from the lime light and the Dixie Chicks, the two sisters (Emily Robison
and Martie Maguire) were ready to get back into the studio with the creation of
Court Yard Hounds, named after the novel within Game of Thrones creator David
Benioff’s novel City of Thieves. The process proved exhilarating and fulfilling
and was welcomed with much critical and fan praise, securing the girls a spot
in the Top 10 of the Billboard Charts for their debut. To them a follow-up
album was a clear next step, affirming the Court Yard Hounds as a band, not
just a side project.
The
Court Yard Hounds’ new album is a clear statement of who the girls are as
artists, defining their sound as a band, with soaring songs that are personal,
yet familiar and widely relatable.”
About
Amelita:
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| Courtesy: One2One Network |
Containing 11 new tracks, Robison and Maguire to a different approach with Amelita than their debut album in 2010. This album contains a new perspective, which is due in part to time passed since Robison's divorce. “I’ve been freed of all of those time-heals-everything kind of things,”
says Robison. “Now, I’ve opened up to other ideas and ways of looking at life
and the world. I think it’s not only a more hopeful album, but it’s more… well
fun.
My Review:
I was so
excited to see Amelita in my mailbox! I really liked the style of the CD
jacket. I think it tells you a lot about the artists and the songs you are
about to listen to. This jacket said “feminine” and “serious” to me. The songs
proved me right.
I listened
to this CD first with my youngest daughter, who is a big Dixie Chicks fan
borrowing my CD’s all the time. So I watched for her reaction before sharing my
own. With the very first song, Sunshine I could tell she liked what she heard,
as did I. At the end, we smiled and said
“I like it” at the exact same time. Court Yard Hounds was off to a good start.
The title
track Amelita is a catchy song and I found myself humming the next day. Some of
the tracks weren’t my particular style (Rock All Night) for one. Still, I found
the CD has a good, natural flow to it, very easy to listen too.
Emily has a strong, pure way of singing that
is only enhanced by Martie’s harmony. And I must applaud Martie for taking the
lead on A Guy Like You and Gets you down! You shined!
I thoroughly
enjoyed Amelita as did both my daughters. My youngest even asked to borrow it
for her sleepover Saturday night, so watch out Emily and Martie ~ you are
making some tween fans!
I do recommend this CD for anybody who likes good
harmonizing on songs with a country-pop vibe.
You can
learn more about The Court Yard Hounds by liking the on Facebook You can also purchase their CD on Amazon. (Note: this is not my affiliate link).
I hope you
found this review helpful. So, tell me, what’s your favorite harmonizing duo?
Disclosure:
I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. All opinions stated are my own.
looks like a great cd! Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI liked the CD also, great tunes and fun for the car or around the house. Great Review!
ReplyDeleteHi Dina,
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. I hope get a chance to check out Amelita!
Thanks for the review, Linda! So glad you like the album!
ReplyDeleteHi Alison,
ReplyDeleteThank you! Your support means a lot. I'll be listening to this CD in the car too, that is once I get it back from my daughter.
Have a great day!
I didn't know it was Dixie Chicks! I love them! I will have to look for the new stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your honest review. I had no idea that the two sisters were even still singing, let alone together on a new CD.
ReplyDeleteI do like Lady Antebellum, even though I'm not sure they qualify as a harmonizing duo!
ReplyDeleteI remember them! Nice to see them back again!
ReplyDeleteMy sister loves the dixie chicks--she would pobably really like this!
ReplyDeleteHi Malia,
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. Thank you for showing your support! One2One rocks because of ladies like you!
Hi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people don't realize that they (Emily and Martie) are ex-Dixie Chicks. Glad this review helped you find them.
Katy,
ReplyDeleteI'll take it! :) Lady Antebellum is in such heavy rotation on all radio stations around here, I've grown to really like them as well.
Hi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI bet your sister would love this CD. You'll have to tell her about it.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Missy,
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. Emily and Martie have been flying a bit under the radar for sure. I hope this CD will put the spot light on them.
Hi Tess,
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? I'm so happy for them. I hope this CD climbs up the charts for Court Yard Hounds!
Thanks for stopping by.
The CD sounds great. I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI was big Dixie Chicks fan! I have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteHi Colleen,
ReplyDeleteGreat! I think you'll like the Court Yard Hound's style.
Hi Terra,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the review! If you get to check out the C.Y.H. Cd, please stop back by and share your thoughts.
I had no idea they three of the Dixie Chicks were together as another group! Reading your review, this sounds like it is a great CD!
ReplyDeleteI have heard great things about this album..finally going to check out some songs!
ReplyDeleteHi Alaina,
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone in not realizing that the sisters had formed their own group. I think you'll like this CD because Emily and Martie sound so good together.
Hi Erinn,
ReplyDeleteGreat! I love hearing that there's good buzz out there for this CD. They deserve it.