The Bottom Line
Pros
- “Leaving Song”
- ”Highway”
- ”Grains Of Sand”
Cons
- Not Available in U.S. stores.
Description
- Released by Open Road Recordings/Universal Canada.
- 12 of 14 tracks co-written by the Wilkinsons.
- More of a “mature” sounding country/pop hybrid.
Guide Review - Highway - Wilkinsons
When the Wilkinsons first arrived on the country music scene in 1998 they had an enchanting debut single (The Top 3 “26 Cents”) and rich family harmonies. While they only had two more Top 10 hits over the course of 2 more recorded CDs (but only one released), the Wilkinsons, (father Steve, Daughter Amanda and son Tyler), have maintained a successful career in Canada and as such it made sense to continue their career up north. Signed to Open Road Recordings/Universal Canada, the new CD “Highway” is a confident collection of traditional based country songs that could do well in the states if the trio secured a deal with a label (Amanda has a solo deal with Universal South).The single “Little Girl” leads off the record and it’s an appealing, radio ready track that showcases Amanda’s strong voice. Fans of traditional ballads will really like the “Leaving Song.” “L.A.” is a harmonica laced country/pop song that should be played on the radio. “No One’s Gonna” is a fine song that showcases the family’s growth in writing and vocals. Tyler gets to sing leads on the fine “Human” while Steve’s always great, thoughtful voice graces the cool lyrical title track and the album ending “Grains Of Sand.”
If you’re looking for a great collection of songs from a really talented family, look no further than “Highway” from The Wilkinsons. It’s a complete CD that shows the growth and maturity that the once teen dominated group now possesses.
