Ashley McBryde 'Lindeville' Album Review

Ashley McBryde is known for her entertaining and powerful lyrics, and her new album, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, is no different. This time, she has several friends that have joined her on this project. Produced by John Osborne, this exciting venture also includes Connie Harrington, Aaron Raitiere, Brandy Clark, Brothers Osborne, Pillbox Patti, and more.

This album is an ode to Nashville’s legendary songwriter, Dennis Linde. According to a press release, this project was actually a week-long songwriting exercise that had no intention of being recorded or released. The stories that are told are raw, rough, funny, and truly make the listener feel like this could be their own hometown.

Kicking off with “Brenda Put Your Bra On," the tune tells the dramatic story of a woman coming home to her husband cheating on her with the babysitter. It starts off with the lines, “Brenda put your bra on, there’s trouble next door / Grab a pack of cigarettes and meet me on the porch." It has a conversational feel with three different vocals going back and forth throughout the song. Not only is it easy to be drawn in by the story told in the lyrics, but you’ll find yourself subconsciously tapping your toes to the beat.

McBryde - and featured artists - were able to curate a town by also including some fake jingles for a local diner called Dandelion Diner, a pawn shop called Ronnie’s Pawn Shop, and a funeral home called Forkem Family Funeral Home. This not only adds to the creativity of being able to lyrically capture this town that they envisioned, but they also add the humor that McBryde carries so well throughout her music.

To conclude the record, the song “Lindeville” brings a whole new perspective. McBryde sings as the clock tower in the courthouse square: “I’ve been keeping time on the courthouse square / Since their daddie's daddies put me here / And tonight I wish I could just stand still / 'Cause look at those stars over Lindeville.” It’s a beautiful way to end an emotional album that feels like a tribute to all of the different struggles of life but also acts as a reminder that everything will be alright.

This project is a testament to the creative talent this team has and was able to put together. Everything from the songwriting, the music, and the production is excellently polished and carries the roots of country music forward.

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