First Listen: Liz Frame and the Kickers “Little Brown House”

Liz Frame has a tremble to her voice. A break that splits cracks in her chest and gives you a glimpse into her heart. Breaks, that may be taken as vulnerability, but are anything but. This gal may have a deep heart and soul in her songs, but she is anything but breakable and weak. When the singer kicks into the chorus of “Little Brown House”, all thoughts of that susceptibility are squashed.

As I have come to expect from the Kickers, the harmonies are on point in this track and leave you with that fluttering feeling in your chest. The repeated nature of the chorus really carries you into the song and the story contained within. Characterized by a strong rhythm section, the acoustic strum breaking through the mix regularly and a strong electric guitar solo for good measure, it’s a great listen again and again.

well this world has had its way of breaking her down 
down to where she’s had her share 
of cocaine and cigarettes, she’s 98 pounds 
of proof that life isn’t fair.

Another great tune from a great band.

For those of you in the Boston area, the band will be at The Bull Run, in Shirley, MA on January 30th.

Tickets are here: http://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=981&a=41&backurl=default.asp

Also of note, Liz Frame and the Kickers are very excited to be part of this year’s Merlefest lineup! Check it out here: http://merlefest.org/lp-v4