Hope & Sorrow
Country
| Dec 2016
Reviews
Kim Walter
Reviewed 2017-01-21
Reviewed 2017-01-21
Wilder Adkins, “Hope & Sorrow”
Label: self
Reviewed by: Kim Walter, January 2017
Sometimes I am really surprised by how an artist sounds versus how I think he should sound, and this guy really surprised me. Coming from a background of folk and Americana, Wilder Adkins has certainly found his distinct sound, exemplified by #1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 12. His themes include faith, doubt, hope, sorrow, and the all pervasive LOVE. My faves were: 4, 6, 7, 8
1. slow/med- mellow, pleasant, unobtrusive; voice sounds familiar
2. slow- gentle song about a gentlewoman
3. slow/med- lyrics summarize song “in love we are”; a happy, meandering tune
4. med- slightly nostalgic, traveling tune, upbeat
5. med- album namesake, best example of pure voice on album
6. slow- more variation in both melody and voice than anywhere else on album
7. slow/med- hopeful song about a happy, married future
8. med- INSTRUMENTAL- unique instruments including rainstick
9. slow- mellow, meandering, tremulous voice
10. slow/med- duet, lovesong
11. slow- Wilder’s classic sound
12. slow- another example of Wilder’s sound
Label: self
Reviewed by: Kim Walter, January 2017
Sometimes I am really surprised by how an artist sounds versus how I think he should sound, and this guy really surprised me. Coming from a background of folk and Americana, Wilder Adkins has certainly found his distinct sound, exemplified by #1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 12. His themes include faith, doubt, hope, sorrow, and the all pervasive LOVE. My faves were: 4, 6, 7, 8
1. slow/med- mellow, pleasant, unobtrusive; voice sounds familiar
2. slow- gentle song about a gentlewoman
3. slow/med- lyrics summarize song “in love we are”; a happy, meandering tune
4. med- slightly nostalgic, traveling tune, upbeat
5. med- album namesake, best example of pure voice on album
6. slow- more variation in both melody and voice than anywhere else on album
7. slow/med- hopeful song about a happy, married future
8. med- INSTRUMENTAL- unique instruments including rainstick
9. slow- mellow, meandering, tremulous voice
10. slow/med- duet, lovesong
11. slow- Wilder’s classic sound
12. slow- another example of Wilder’s sound
Recent airplay
Hope & Sorrow, Cherry Blossoms
Totally A — Mar 16, 2017
Cherry Blossoms
Magic Mix — Mar 10, 2017
Dreamer, Cherry Blossoms
Munch Time — Mar 07, 2017
When I'm Married
Butter and Jams — Feb 18, 2017
Hope & Sorrow
Music Casserole — Feb 18, 2017
When I'm Married
The Iron Skillet — Feb 11, 2017
Charting
2017-02-08 — 2017-04-12
Country/Bluegrass
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 19 | 1 |
| Mar 12 | 2 |
| Feb 19 | 2 |
| Feb 12 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Dreamer | ||
| 2. | Gentle Woman | ||
| 3. | Bright & Beautiful | ||
| 4. | Cherry Blossoms | ||
| 5. | Hope & Sorrow | ||
| 6. | Mecca | ||
| 7. | When I'm Married | ||
| 8. | Sericea | ||
| 9. | Smoke Signals | ||
| 10. | Our Love Is A Garden | ||
| 11. | Wild Things | ||
| 12. | Wrestle |