Country music is a genre which I listen to quite rarely. The reason is that, more often than not, I find myself focusing on the rehashed tunes and the clichéd lyrics, and I end up complaining about the complete lack of creativity.
Just when I thought I would never be able to change my mind about that particular genre, Katie Rox came along. She had me at “Now or Never,” made me tap my feet during “I Won’t,” forced my mind to wander on “Airplane.” And when the heartfelt ballad titled “Not a Day” was over, I had to play “Pony Up” again — and again and again...
Rox has a natural talent. And that talent pervades her entire latest album. Her angelic voice, combined with a light but catchy guitar playing create a sense of honesty and simplicity, while revealing a lot of maturity. A maturity that is clearly apparent on songs like "Leave Me Here" (where Rox sings with Simple Plan's Sébastien Lefebvre) and “Overdose."
“Pony Up” will surprise even the pickiest listeners, because it tells the story of an artist who marches to the beat of her own drum. Just give it a listen and you will understand what I mean.
More about “Pony Up”
Release date: June 14, 2011
Track listing:
1. Now Or Never
2. Hard to Find
3. I Won’t
4. Overdose
5. Leave Me Here (Feat. Sébastien Lefebvre)
6. Airplane
7. Not a Day
Album available for purchase at www.katieroxmusic.com and on iTunes.
About Katie Rox
Katie Rox was born and raised in Alberta, and currently lives in Vancouver. She is a Juno and Much Music Video nominated artist, and the former lead singer of industrial rock band Jakalope. For more information on this artist, visit www.katieroxmusic.com.
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Cendrine Marrouat may be contacted for potential interviews, reviews and general enquiries at info@cendrinemarrouat.com. Website: www.cendrinemarrouat.com.
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