/The Ghosts Of Yellowstone /*Myra** Pearce* This new one from Montana's smoky-voiced singer Myra Pearce proves it /is/ still possible to put out a true Country Western album. And it's a truly fine C & W product to boot! It's co-produced by Mike Noble and Royal Wade Kimes, who definitely knows the refinements and parameters of both "C" /and/ "W!"
The album's title track, "The Ghosts Of Yellowstone," is an enigmatic Kimes song that reflects on the spirits of Red Star and Buffalo Bill Cody stepping back into the Irma Hotel lobby each night. Another original Western track co-written by Myra Pearce (with Bobby Boyd) is an intriguing Indian rhythm and chanting-inspired song "The Journey," a spiritual trip into the high country. Also there's a helping of sheer Country fun here, with offerings like "Redneck Man Of Mine" and "Goodbye, Adios" (in which she's saying goodbye in both languages and would cuss him out that way as well but "my Spanish ain't that good!").
Myra Pearce's releases from a couple of years back showed her to be a performer worthy of an audience's attention. This newest will only enhance her portfolio! The CD walks a fine line between full-out Contemporary with deferential nods to what's thought of as Western Contemporary. In other words...the "grill" here has enough sizzle for Country critics and meat for Western tastes. CDs: $11.95 plus $4 s/h through www.myrapearce.com or contact Myra Pearce (406) 855-8183 email myra@myrapearce.com
© 2008, Rick Huff
