Leslie Satcher is a singer with multiple talents, as a songwriter, she is best known for her highly successful hit songs: “When God Fearin’ Women Get The Blues” performed by Martina McBride, “Troubadour” brought to the massed by George Strait and the Gretchen Wilson & Merle Haggard hit “Politically Uncorrect.” Satcher’s songs have been recorded by a veritable who’s who of the music world. Her list of artists singing her material include: Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Lee Ann Womack, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Reba, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Sheila E., Ariana Grande and dozens more. She has received multiple BMI “Million-Air” awards recognizing a song’s one-millionth airplay status and her incomparable vocals contribute to an astounding number of Grammy, CMA and ACM award winning projects. While maintaining a heavy songwriting schedule with some of music’s biggest talents, Satcher is constantly performing nationally and internationally and now has released a ten-song album that features astonishing songwriting and remarkable playing. Joined by her band the Electric Honey Badgers and simply titled 2 Days in Muscle Shoals, the album is nothing short of amazing and that’s the short of it!
Positives:
Satcher’s vocals are full, powerful and can convey a wide range of musical styles, from country to straight ahead blues. The guest artist are: Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Jeannie Winn and Brad Crisler.
Bottom Line:
Leslie Satcher and the Electric Honey Badgers bring it, sell it and package it up tightly on 2 Days in Muscle Shoals. The ten songs on this album are written by a pro, performed and sung and the highest quality. The variety of styles, tempos and feels keep the album moving nicely and have something for all music lovers. Satcher’s lyrics are thoughtful and capture the storylines to “real” life. The musicians are all top-notch and the vocal harmonies are brilliant. Ranging from rock to blues to country, the music on 2 Days in Muscle Shoals is universal. Do yourself a favor and check it out! Then really do yourself a favor and buy it for your collection. It’s a win!