Vince Leigh’s Single Review: Hometown Love by Taylor Sheridan
By Vince Leigh (Ex drummer of Pseudo Echo, Tina Arena and John Farnham) of Australian Radio Promotion for Sheldon Ang Media
In the diverse landscape of Australian music, Taylor Sheridan isn’t merely passing through; he’s the one sketching new routes, with Hometown Love marking the latest pathfinder leading us to his anticipated debut, Troubadour. This isn’t just Sheridan hitting the same soulful acoustic notes that got him noticed; it’s him channelling the essence of his Kyneton, Victoria upbringing into something that feels both deeply personal and eerily universal.
Sheridan’s trek through the Aussie music scene—from cozy gigs in Victoria’s nooks to rubbing shoulders with the likes of Taxiride and Jimmy Barnes—has been nothing short of a masterclass in commitment. But the real gold is found in the introspective bent of his work, a thread running through his EPs and chart-topping singles that reveals the artist’s core. With Hometown Love, crafted alongside Jason Resch, Sheridan’s not just serenading; he’s swearing in a lifelong allegiance to the music game, ‘in whatever shape or form.’
This track is no mere chase after ephemeral fame; it’s about the grind, the relentless honing of craft. Sheridan’s vision extends beyond the personal, offering up his journey as a collective voyage, inviting listeners to slot their narratives alongside his. As he teeters on the edge of dropping Troubadour and hitting the road, Sheridan muses on his musical trajectory: aiming to carve out a life in tune, continually sharpening his skills with every new release.
Hometown Love is more than a single; it’s a testament to Sheridan’s dedication to growth, preferring to craft albums and cohesive bodies of work rather than chasing after fleeting chart success. In Sheridan’s pursuit, we glimpse not just a musician’s ambition but music’s enduring lure: the perpetual quest for deeper, more resonant ways to tell our stories. Hometown Love isn’t just a track; it’s a significant marker in Taylor Sheridan’s musical journey, echoing his steadfast commitment to the art.
