The Cumberland River Project shows us the best of country music storytelling with his latest EP, Vain Regrets. released on March 22. In this EP, Frank Renfordt has, for the first time in the project’s history, lent his vocals to every track. With five of the six tracks also produced by Frank Renfordt himself, the EP is a must-listen for every Southern music lover.
Vain Regrets opens with “In Line,” a lively and upbeat country track that sets the tone with its catchy backbeat and twangy guitar riffs. The song serves as an anthem for chasing dreams and pursuing passions without succumbing to inhibitions.
Continuing the energy is “Old Friend” with its tribute to cherished friendships and enduring bonds. As the EP unfolds, Renfordt explores a more introspective and contemplative mood with “Mr. Spaceman.” Renfordt’s storytelling prowess shines as he depicts a fictional alien apocalypse, highlighting the stark consequences of human negligence and exploitation on the planet and our future generations.
Vain Regrets reaches its emotional apex with “Sweet Freedom,” a poignant anthem of liberation and self-discovery. Renfordt’s soulful vocals and the haunting harmonica melodies evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing as he narrates the bittersweet story of a man who loses freedom with untimely marriage and its overwhelming responsibilities. Freedom comes once more after losing his love to another but with loneliness.
With accolades such as recognition at the UK Songwriting Contest and the Great American Song Contest, as well as winning Best Country Album at the German Rock & Pop Awards, Frank Renfordt gets even more authentic with Vain Regrets.
Listen to The Cumberland River Project root itself in uplifting music and catchy songwriting in Vain Regrets.
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Photo Credit: Dirk Schmidt
Review By: Naomi Joan