Who is Wendy Newcomer? To answer that question may take a lot more
than 1500 words or less.
With just one listen to her new EP, "Raised on Promises", the
average music listener may think,
"oh just another pretty face from one of the big corporate music
machines". A closer listen will reveal
what may be one of the best kept secrets in Nashville.
This is actually her first release. She sings like she has been
doing this all her life. In a way maybe
she has. From a small town of Asheboro, NC, she began singing as a
child. While in college, she sang
in local VFW’s, and honkey tonks in her uncle's band.
Wendy moved to Nashville straight out of college and landed a job as
a writer. Learning the ropes,
she sang demos. She sang in the local downtown venues after work and
also collaborated with local
writers and musicians after hours.
After a few set backs and bumps in the road, she caught the
attention of a reputable management
company. Lucky for them (and us listeners) because this has got to
be the next overnight success
story. Maybe ten years in the making but well worth the wait.
 Every track on this disc is excellent! Wendy comes across as a blend
of traditional country, sounding
VERY MUCH like early Patty Loveless, and raw powerful yet sweet
vocals similar to Trisha Yearwood. The tracks are full and crystal clear yet not over produced.
One thing I really liked about this disc was all the songs sounded
different.
The first cut "Cold Blue Shadow" being a very slow, eerie and
haunting song, which I thought was
unusual for an opening track. The next two songs however are very
upbeat.
Track 4, ”Moment Of Weakness Too Strong” is one of the best tracts
on the disc. If you are driving down
the old memory lane this song should be your roadmap.
This song could easily be on any true bluegrass station in the
world!
My favorite song on the disc has to be track 5."Never Gonna Heal
This Way", a song written by
Wendy is by far the best written and performed track. It personally
gave me cold chills. Yes it’s that good!
The last 2 tracks, “Live And Learn" and a cover of Tom Petty's
"American Girl" are very modern pop,
crossover material. Both are excellent songs. The quality of players
and production are second to none.
The only bad thing about this EP is its way too short. Wendy draws
you into her musical world and cuts
the trip short. If there had been 15 songs on this disc all like the
first 7, it still would have been too short.
I will be eagerly waiting to see which major label gets lucky enough
to sign Wendy . I'm that sure this is
going to get somebody’s attention. I’m sure it will get yours too.
Check it out at
www.wendynewcomer.com. You'll be glad you did!!!!
ATTN: Southern Rock and Country Artists - contact
WES NANCE -
Our Southern Rock and Country Reviewing Specialist.
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