Wyatt Edmondson "Joe Roberts" Song Review

Rising recording artist Wyatt Edmondson has released his brand new imaginative song titled "Joe Roberts." This is his second single leading up to the release of his upcoming debut album, Made For The Road.

The Montgomery, Alabama native moved to Nashville in 2017 after studying music at Troy University. Edmondson gravitated toward guitar players like Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Dave Matthews, but Bob Marley in particular sparked him onto another path. “I don’t think I ever knew there were lyrics in songs before Bob Marley, since I was only listening for the guitars. Listening to Bob, I fell in love with the idea of songwriting, and it was only a week after I had gotten into his music that I started writing songs myself," said Edmondson in a press release.

"Joe Roberts" is an ode to one of Edmondson's musical heroes, Bruce Springsteen. This song was written as a sequel to Springsteen's "Highway Patrolman" featured on his critically acclaimed album Nebraska. Edmondson takes the main character from that track, Joe Roberts, and continues his story. “I’ve always loved the sounds and stories of Nebraska, and it felt like a dream to adopt the analog recording style of the 1982 Springsteen album for my own music.," shared Edmondson in a statement.

This song carries an acoustic sound that makes it easy to listen to. Edmondson's voice soars through each line, making it clear this song comes from the heart: "Here I am, an honest man / At least that's what they say / Living a simple life at home with my wife / After patrolling the highway." The best records are the one's made with intention. Edmondson is a singer-songwriter that intends to make his mark in music.

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