If Americana is a generic term used for music of, by and about the USA, then Another Shot is certainly an album that falls into such a category. Americana is a word that also suggests storytelling, and these seven songs from John Guidoz are certainly that, too, tales of the lives and loves, events and experiences of the everyday people of that great nation. Small stories from a big country.
And if Americana, being such a broad term, perhaps doesn’t suggest any one style or sound, John’s music seems to be woven from equal amounts of country cool and folk finesse, rock energy, and pop accessibility. Within this blend, he leans perhaps more towards one or another genre to create exemplary sonics for each song. The result is a creative and exploratory style yet recognisably his own.
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