HENNESSY KEANE – Nowhere Fast

Hennessy Keane are a duo from Hampshire which I originally found difficult to believe considering their obvious West American country influence. The band formed just over a year ago yet have that successful experienced country sound. The boys obviously have raw talent and this calming album doesn’t fail to show this. Lyrics on some tracks reflect on the personal experiences of the two, such as “Uncle Johnny” and “First Time” with themes of love and change in circumstance explaining how Shaun Hennessy and Ian Keane have been altered by this.
“Nowhere Fast” comprises of a combination of traditional country with its strong sense of religion and modern subjects. The first time I heard “Soldiers Wife” I couldn’t help but make the comparison between Hennessy Keane and Johnny Cash- I know, I know a brave comparison to assign, however I believe there’s something in Shaun Hennessy’s emotional tone that deserves this especially when considering the romantic imagery portrayed in the lyrics.
I highly recommend this album to anyone with a taste for country, despite the reasonably small opening for it in the UK when compare to America, perhaps it’d be beneficial for the duo to cross the water and put themselves forwards over there, I can’t help but think they’d be appreciated that little bit more.