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J. Marc Bailey recently announced the release of an outstanding new single: “I Can’t Stop You.”
This particular song was actually released in March 2020. However, the world has come to a grinding halt, as we all know. The COVID-19 didn’t make life easy for people in general, and it was certainly a major downer for musicians and artists, many of which have been unable to perform or get their music out there. However, J. Marc managed to stay active and eventually decided to release this song this year, being the last single behind “Once A Cowboy,” which is also available on the vast majority of digital streaming platforms, to great critical and public acclaim. “Once A Cowboy” has now passed 150k streams across all the channels in less than 4 weeks!
The song begins with a mellow introduction. The acoustic guitar has a bright, heavenly sound, which lets you feel the strumming attack of the pick, but without giving the part any harshness whatsoever. The sound is so balanced and direct, with a robust low end, but at the same time, a lot of string attack. This is really the kind of acoustic guitar sound that you want from a country-rock album! At the same time, the beautiful lead melody features a creamy overdriven sound, with some nice bends that almost remind the audience of a lap steel guitar, but with a bluesier touch. In addition to that, the drumbeat is steady, serving as the backbone to the song, and giving the track a more natural and powerful feel, with a bit of a pop-rock twist. J. Marc is a talented vocalist who knows how to express himself to the fullest. His songwriting is akin to musical storytelling, and his style makes me think of artists as diverse as Keith Urban, as well as Slaid Cleaves, Brad Paisley, and other modern country songwriters. This song could almost be defined as a “power ballad.” It has some truly amazing bridges that take the vibe to a more intimate place, but the choruses are really huge, almost aiming for that stadium-sized vibe that you would expect from an arena rock band. The electric guitar, in particular, brings a lot of size to the hooks, with big suspended chords, matching the drums as they become more intense, with some nice cymbal washes and flourishes.
All in all, this song is an amazing piece of modern country, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to any fan of this genre and beyond. The song clocks in at slightly under the 4-minute mark, and in doing so, it feels like a perfectly executed composition. Every part is performed with mastery and with passion, highlighting the perfect balance between technical chops and emotional singing. This is yet another fantastic addition to J. Marc’s songbook, and it could serve as an amazing introduction to his work, especially if you are not familiar with his music. To conclude, it is safe to say that the amazing J. Marc definitely managed to set the bar higher with this release and achieve something quite special and nothing short of magical. Indeed, “I Can’t Stop You” feels like an amazingly personal song, which feels like a perfect demonstration of J. Marc’s incredibly heartfelt and genuine musical chops. As an artist, he strikes me as the kind of performer who is often on the lookout to innovate his sound, settling for nothing but the absolute best in terms of quality, on a quest to further redefining his feel and tone.
Technically speaking, the recording, mixing, and mastering of this song are absolutely flawless, and as a studio geek myself, I always like to focus on this particular aspect when I am listening to new music. Sure, production is not everything, but to me, an artist who creates well-produced songs as J. Marc does is kind of an assurance of quality and credibility. “I Can’t Stop You” would have probably sounded amazing as a rough demo recorded from a phone, but the fact that the track features such a layered and nicely polished (but never “over-polished” production goes a long way in showing how seriously J. Marc takes his music and his listeners. The production craft on this released is, in fact, endowed with incredible quality, and the clarity of these recordings definitely adds to the listening experience, giving the track so much depth and dimension. You can almost feel like you are right there in the music when you listen to it from a good set of speakers or with your favorite headphones!
As always, let the music speak for itself! Do find out more about J. Marc Bailey, and do not miss out on “I Can’t Stop You” and other excellent releases from this talented recording artist.