CD Review: Dana Cooper – Incendiary Kid – by Chris Keaton for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

DANA COOPER – INCENDIARY KID

TRAVIANNA RECORDS

1. Flat Made Round 2.Traveler Too 3. Bird Or A
Fish 4. Incendiary Kid 4. Summertime Woman 5. Maybe Tomorrow 6. My America 7.
Song Of The West 8. Making A Killing 9. Dance Toward The Light

Dana Cooper is a troubadour for sure.  He’s kicked around, written, shared music and
brightened this planet for years.  And
now, he releases his latest set of recordings, Incendiary Kid.

His lyrics are honest and true.  His lyrics are rough and down and dirty. His
lyrics heal.

His melodies are memorable.  His melodies are incendiary, indeed.

This record is a beacon.  A shining North Star.  If you’re looking for a brief respite from
this crazy spinning circus of world and a unique lyrical and musical spin from
the mind of a real songwriter, this record is for you. (If not, may I politely
invite you to step off.)

One track, Summertime Woman, really
speaks to me.  The lilting track motors
along adding tension and release and pushes and pulls the lyric.  Bravo!

And then there’s My America.  To put it mildly, America is an interesting
place to live these days.  Division.
Strife. Love. Hate. Dana shines a spotlight on all of this and more and our
“bare feet.” As an artist, Dana knows the power of a song.  He knows a song can ignite protest and
encourage change.  My hope is that you
share the underlying optimism I feel from this song. “My America, beguiled
and brave.” Indeed.

I also recommend the shuffling and, yes,
incendiary “Making A Killing.”

And Dana, thank you.  Thank you for “Dance Toward The
Light.” “Let love surround you…Irene, goodnight…”

Support music!

RECORD REVIEW BY CHRIS KEATON Music publisher,
music industry consultant, author, Member N.C. Music Hall of Fame 2016; Grammy
Voting Member; Macy’s Style Crew

IG: @chrisjkeaton FB: chriskeatonmusic for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

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