Jeremy Couture's 'The Mess We Made' brings airy emotions, a feeling of overcoming (Copy)

Lubbock local Jeremy Couture has worked diligently over the last half-decade to strengthen his reputation in the city's music industry, and even as one of the younger artists in the music scene, the Texas Tech graduate has successfully built his own brand across West Texas as an acoustic and strings artist.

After hearing his newest album, The Mess We Made, it comes as no surprise.

Emotive in both its lyrics and its melodies, the album was enticing from the very first note. And somehow, it presents the perfect blend between melancholy and optimism.

The sadness and loss heard in most of his lyrics, paralleled with an upbeat and airy rhythm, brings a unique experience for listeners that keeps them intrigued and engaged.

The hurt could be heard, and even felt, in some songs, bringing a sense of solidarity to his listeners through his art. But by the end of the album, his overcoming can be audibly heard, as he transitions from a smooth tone to a voice of strength that exhorts a feeling of hope.

However, the wide range of instruments is what can really receive attribution for such an expressive and enjoyable album. The combination of brass, strings and percussions helped to create a distinctive mark on his album that perfectly matches the feelings he conveyed.

Throughout, Couture rotated musicians and brought in some of Lubbock’s most talented to complete the sound he sought: Dustin Pedigo on bass; Harvey Garza, Aaron Smith and Matt Wimberly on drums; Jesus Fuentes at the keys; Jacob Nalle on the electric guitar and Nic Shute with the trumpet.

In this large effort, Couture brings a fresh sound to his listeners, with each song accompanying a brand-new feeling he hadn’t evoked before, creating a raw and rich final product.

The Mess We Made by Jeremy Couture will be released Friday on all streaming services.

The album cover for Jeremy Couture's "The Mess We Made" was illustrated and designed by Amelia Jamieson.

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A more detailed song-by-song review will be published at noon on Thursday.