Apryl Evans is a rising country and country rock singer/songwriter from New Jersey. She has performed with and opened for Parmalee, Craig Campbell, Frankie Ballard, Jana Kramer and Maggie Rose, and many more. Her last musical offering in 2012 was an EP titled Things You Left Behind. That EP was more pop influenced, and less rock influenced than this song is. "The Sound of Boots," released in December of last year, is a country rock affair, an angry ode to a cheating man. Evans is known for her sassy songs and attitude, which this song proudly and loudly displays.
Evans has such a unique voice. There is the certain type of female voice popular right now: the slightly nondescript country pop voice that can do country and pop and isn't too twangy to be offensive to pop-lovers. But Evans has a twang and raspiness that sets her apart. She has a powerful voice, that actually stands out against the rocky background of this song, which is often used to disguise a weak vocal.
The bridge of this song is the most interesting part of the song. Evans has a little rap bridge, that is a risky decision, but one that ends up paying off for her. Instead of making her sound like a pop wannabe which rap breakdowns in country music often lead to, this adds a even rockier, sassier, and bad-ass feel to the song.
"The Sound of Boots" is a grower, for sure. There are songs that you love as soon as you hear them, ones that jump out and automatically get stuck in your head. But this song is different. Evans' unique style and gravely voice are so not like what Music Row is cranking out these days, so it takes a while to get accustomed to it. But once someone does, there's no going back. Apryl Evans is on fire with this song, and I wouldn't expect her name to disappear anytime soon.
Overall rating: 4 crowns
The bridge of this song is the most interesting part of the song. Evans has a little rap bridge, that is a risky decision, but one that ends up paying off for her. Instead of making her sound like a pop wannabe which rap breakdowns in country music often lead to, this adds a even rockier, sassier, and bad-ass feel to the song.
"The Sound of Boots" is a grower, for sure. There are songs that you love as soon as you hear them, ones that jump out and automatically get stuck in your head. But this song is different. Evans' unique style and gravely voice are so not like what Music Row is cranking out these days, so it takes a while to get accustomed to it. But once someone does, there's no going back. Apryl Evans is on fire with this song, and I wouldn't expect her name to disappear anytime soon.
Overall rating: 4 crowns
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