Dear listener and reader of Soundville,
If you’ve been missing a rock album that can fuel you with energy and a great vibe, you absolutely need to check out Shopping Cart by Carter Brady. Thirteen tracks, each as if inspired by the rock legends of the 90s, stylish grunge, powerful riffs, and the coolest rock icons who’ve won listeners’ hearts over the past three decades. But let’s go through it step-by-step. Carter Brady is from New York and has been rooted in the rock scene for a while, with over 50 tracks to his name, though only the very best made it into Shopping Cart. His goal was to breathe new life into rock sound, revive established rock genres, and make the sound more modern and accessible. And I have to say, Carter Brady nailed it. Every guitar solo, every flawless vocal performance, and each hook-filled arrangement reflects Carter Brady’s inspiration and unstoppable drive to create an innovative rock sound.
So, I suggest you grab your best headphones right now and just let the music from Shopping Cart flow through your veins and mind. Get ready, it’s going to be an amazing adventure!
From the very first track, ‘We’re Talking,’ you know rock is alive. Cool guitars ignite the space, Carter Brady’s vocals soar above the arrangement, and every moment of the track takes you back to those days when running home from school, tossing your backpack in the corner, and dashing off with friends on bikes was the best choice in life. Nostalgia wrapped in a modern beat and catchy lyrics warms the heart and sparks curiosity about what else Carter Brady has in store in the album.
The stylish ‘Grocery Store,’ with grooving guitars, a pulsing bassline, and cool drums, drives the melody forward, building up the atmosphere with each second. It’s a great pop-rock track that will add a spark to your day, filling it with a sense of joy and fun. Carter Brady’s vocals here are light and soaring, changing the game entirely. You’ll feel the pop-rock sound redefined in ‘So Late,’ where Carter Brady’s commercially appealing delivery hits home, while the playful arrangement with bright guitar riffs ignites a fire. I love the duality of sound in Shopping Cart: on one side, we have heavy rock arrangements crafted with a deep respect for classic rock, while on the other, Carter Brady’s vocals bring a modern edge to each track. This creates a sound that’s timeless, not belonging to any single era, yet resonant with every one.
In ‘Fit In,’ melancholic, low rock tones slip into your mind, stirring memories of the days when Nirvana blared from speakers nonstop. I’m captivated by the vocal hooks here, with Carter Brady’s voice nearly breaking in the chorus, creating a raw, gritty atmosphere. One of the heaviest and most powerful songs on the album, it practically blows your mind and ignites a fierce blaze within.
With a lighter pop rock feel, ‘The Record’s Right’ adds a romantic touch to the album. I love how a lyrical note appears, highlighting the sound and making it more personal, while the excellent lyrics amplify this mood. And then, with ‘Invincible,’ the slow intro wins me over entirely. This track gives you a breather after the powerful sound of the album’s first half. Carter Brady’s gentle delivery is complemented by Lori Goldston’s cello, who played on Nirvana’s In Utero tour, sustaining a dark rhythm with low guitars. It’s an excellent rock ballad, perfect for cool days and melancholic evenings. I’m confident ‘Invincible’ could easily become the anthem of your autumn.
Toward the end of the album, the vibrant ‘See You In My Free Head’ brings back that stylish rock vibe with textured guitar sounds and impeccable drumming. I could listen to ‘See You In My Free Head’ on repeat all day and at full volume. Make sure to wait for the chorus, where the melody bursts with a million colors, and the catchy guitar solo adds energy to the sound. The final track, ‘How Come It Happens?’ leaves me with a melancholic feeling. Despite the gentle sway of the sound, there’s a farewell note here that brings a lump to your throat and an even stronger urge to replay the album. Wow that was amazing and so stylish! You’ve started the album already, right? Because this is something everyone really needs to hear. Flawless!
Hey Carter Brady! Thank you for bringing such amazing and cool rock music. Shopping Cart is packed with incredible motifs, genres, and energy from various styles that it’s impossible to stop listening. I felt the amount of effort, energy, and inspiration poured into it, which made the sound so personal and genuinely captivating. I absolutely loved your sound and the way the album resonates. I’m sure everyone who listens will feel it and crave more! I’m going to show this album to everyone, let them hear this awesome music, right? I adore your release and want even more of this fantastic music. Yeah!
With much love,
Soundville!
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