Life in southern Ontario is beautifully encompassed by ‘Owen Young’ in his album covering Muddy River, which is packed with emotion, heart, and soul. Each song in the album has its distinct appeal as it expresses the artist’s experiences and emotional attachment to his origins as well. With gentle, reminding lyrics and an emotional tune, “In Everything I DO,” emerges as a brilliant start. It expertly succinct the essence of life in a warm and tender tone, serving as a love letter to the littlest yet impactful experiences. “Oh, Owen” is about yearning, which is wrapped alongside a hint of disbelief, for a more relatable touch. The easy-flowing words function well in conveying familiarity in those who have faced life’s uncertainties.
Illustrating the dim moonlight that soothes the countryside, “Moon on The Rise” serves as a breathtaking blend of soft rhythmic melodies and innovative words. This song artwork quiet evenings alongside enlightening thoughts. “Walk Down The Lane” perfectly aligns with delicate acoustic music that evokes memories of nostalgia — serving as a familiar and smooth listening experience. Lastly, enabling a sense of new opportunities and new beginnings is “We’ll Go Sailing”. The sprightly melody and optimistic lyrics of the song spark a sense of amusement for adventure and a motivation to prosper and explore. “Old Muddy River” is a song which is dedicated to The Grand River. Thanks to its moving nature, this song goes hand in hand with the beauty of nature and is a remarkable point of the EP. “Straight Rye Whiskey” is comical and entertaining. It is a happy song that conveys an optimistic message and adds some zest to the album.
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“Ontario Home” is the last song of the EP, and it gives a warm heart bend to southern Ontario. The cozy harmonies and honest words provide the audience with a sincere feeling of Owen’s love for the place he lives. Town Line captures all that Owen Young is; it imbues his life and his stories. Every song seems to grab your attention so that the entire piece becomes touching and enjoyable. This is a good bestseller in the sense of music as a narration.
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