Paul Nipper: 'Kamikaze Heart'

Austin by way of Alabama singer-songwriter Paul Nipper combines Outlaw Country, Roots, Rock, and Americana on his sophomore effort, Kamikaze Heart, which was released on May 19. Recorded in Dripping Springs, TX at Century Recordings, Kamikaze Heart was co-produced by Mike Harmeier (Mike And The Moonpies) and Nick Jay and features twelve tracks of unmistakable country.

The rollicking “Asphalt and Heartaches” with its rousing pedal steel and guitar kicks things off, leading the way for eleven more tunes including the cleverly crafted shuffler “They Don’t Smoke in Bars,” personal favorite “Fiddler’s Lament” (which features Doug Moreland) and the title track, a love song nodding to the difficulties of making a relationship work.

Additional tracks include the 70’s inspired honky-tonker “Out of Sight,” a tender ode to “Texas,” and the personal ballad “Mamma Loved Roses.” Rounding out the album is the jaunty, key-laden “One Of These Days,” the otherworldly “A Lady” and the troubadour’s tale of “Flyin’ High.” With its feet firmly planted in tradition, Kamikaze Heart strikes and hits the target with its timeless instrumentation and storytelling. For more information visit HERE.

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