Music Reviews • February 11, 2000January 3, 2023

Josh Rouse

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Nebraska native, Josh Rouse has found his niche in the pop/sweet melodies department of the music industry. On his second release, Rouse has crafted an entire album of incredibly catchy, romantic songs accompanied by acoustic guitar, a string section, horns, cheesy synthesizers and drum machines. Songs range from the uplifting, cheery “Directions” so the somber ballad “100m Backstroke.” From the beginning, I tried to dislike this disc, but by the end, I just couldn’t wait to play it again.

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Troy Mayhew

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