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Bill Wence - Songs From The Rocky Fork Tavern
- “Songs From The Rocky Fort Tavern” from Bill Wence is an album that blends folk and country music and will jubilate fans of laid-back music about real life happenings. Wence’s vocals are jaunty at times and at other times sullen in their undertones, but no matter what his timbre the message of each song will come across to listeners.
“Angelene” begins with sprightly harmonica play along with melodic drumming. On this track, Wence expounds on how he had different priorities than his lady, how he broke her heart, and the fact that he now realizes just how much she meant to him. “I wanted to ramble. I wanted to roam. He wanted a family, some children and a home but I left her cryin’ on a cold December night. I was lookin’ for the sunshine. I didn’t need a wife…I’m sorry. My future’s in the past. I broke your heart in a million pieces…But now I see the lifetime I wasted. Boy I been such a fool…My whole world was you.”
On “What Do You Think About You And Me” Wence queries a certain female about the likelihood of a coupling between them. There is down-to-earth guitar work on the track that could symbolize his need for a partnership. He sings sentimental lyrics like, “I’ve got a heart that’s as true as they come. I play for keeps. I’m in it for love. I’m not too old. I’m not too new. What do you think about me and you?” It seems Wence is putting forth the reasons he thinks they should get together and hopes they will be compelling enough for the gal to agree.
“Honky Tonk Heartache” has upbeat guitar and drum work accompanied by springy harmonica play that adds to the folk beat of the song. With this song, Wence seems to want to retreat from the sorrow he is feeling since his baby jilted him. He slyly croons, “Neon sign said ‘Games Tonight.’ Ladies get in free…Since you walked out on me. The band was great so I could not wait…I got a honky tonk heartache and you’ve been on my mind,” For a song that is about wanting to forget about his partner, it has a hyped-up rhythm that listeners can boogie to without noticing its glowering connotations.
Bill Wence’s “Songs From The Rocky Fork Tavern” has tracks that with vibrant melodies to them, although the lyrics scream heartbreak. Yet, the folk tone and the splash of country will make listeners ponder Wence’s thoughts and perhaps acquaint them to their own.
Reviewer: Sari N. Kent
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Added: 16-Jul-2007
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