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Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Description
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real's 2019 release *Turn Off the News Build a Garden* serves as both a sonic and thematic evolution for the band, who had already carved a niche in the folk-rock landscape. The album leans into a blend of country and alternative influences, channeling a weary but hopeful critique of modern media culture. Anchored by the title track's plea to 'turn off the news and build a garden,' the record positions itself as a counterpoint to the era's media saturation, urging listeners to nurture community over consumption. Produced jointly by John Alagia and the band, the album balances Alagia's polished country production sensibilities with the group's raw, grassroots ethos. Collaborations like the featured vocals from Sheryl Crow further underscore the project's earnest intentions, lending the album a touch of seasoned credibility.
The title track, written by Nelson, Logan Metz, Corey McCormick, and Tato Melgar, stands as the album's centerpiece. Its lyrics, which blend acoustic warmth with a message of hope amid negativity, are delivered by Nelson with a weathered sincerity that defines his songwriting. The song's chorus, 'turn off the news and build a garden with me,' encapsulates the album's core message of building a better world from the ground up. The album also includes an acoustic rendition of the title track, revealing the composition's versatility and highlighting the band's commitment to organic arrangements.
While the album may lack the broader mainstream appeal of Alagia's prior country productions, its lyrical honesty and Nelson's signature blend of country and rock resonates with his fanbase. The inclusion of both studio and acoustic tracks further reinforces the album's emphasis on authenticity. For listeners seeking an album that balances personal narrative with social commentary, *Turn Off the News Build a Garden* offers a thoughtful, albeit earnest, exploration of building a better world from the ground up.
Sources:
- https://genius.com/Lukas-nelson-and-promise-of-the-real-turn-off-the-news-build-a-garden-lyrics
**Citations:**
[1] https://genius.com/Lukas-nelson-and-promise-of-the-real-turn-off-the-news-build-a-garden-lyrics
*Note: No official Wikipedia article exists for this release as of the knowledge cutoff. AllMusic listings do not include detailed reviews for this specific title. Content derived primarily from lyric and track metadata available on Genius.*
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