This is textbook Country music, at least on the surface. ‘John Wayne in a Prom Dress’ sees Eryn Michel indulge in metaphorical, deep lyricism, an ambiguous livery that packs the track with different layers of meaning, all guided by the talented songstress’ imaginative artistry. Drenched in nostalgic tones and modern production, the record crowns Michel as a keen observer of human nature, a quality that is greatly reflected in her music.
Ticking all the boxes of an Americana anthem, ‘John Wayne in a Prom Dress’ develops with nuanced acoustic guitar stylings, then introduces a vibrant full band arrangement – the perfect setting for Eryn’s evocative and elegant vocals, commanding the listeners’ attention with confidence and charisma.
Describing the poignant reality of relationships in rural America through a witty, nostalgic lens, Michel offers a peculiar tale of human behaviour, one that’s certainly not what it appears on the surface. As she explains: “A hymn to the fruitless but familiar search for closure and understanding in the aftermath of a relationship upheaved”.
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