The Band Perry - "Hip To My Heart"
By: Matt Bjorke
Charming, that’s the first word that comes to mind when listening to The Band Perry and their debut single "Hip To My Heart." Featuring Reid Perry, Neil Perry and their lead vocalist sister Kimberly Perry, the Band Perry is the latest signee to the new Republic Nashville Records label that is co-owned by Universal Republic and Big Machine Records. Melodically "Hip To My Heart" has a pop-ish slant to it but the Perry siblings musical chops are present as they play some stellar country licks while backing Kimberly who can only be described as a firebrand vocalist that has the southern charm of Jennifer Nettles mixed with the rock-ish chops of Bonnie Raitt with a slight dash of Linda Perry thrown in for good measure.
"Hip To My Heart" has cute lyrics about young love and it isn't long before the chorus is embedded in your memory. While I really like Jypsi, I can't help but feel as if The Band Perry hasn't eclipsed them with this song which is quirky, cute and fun, much like Jypsi's "Mister Officer" single is. I would be really surprised if "Hip To My Heart" doesn't catch on with fans, CMT and radio. It's too catchy, to well-done, and just too damn charming not to.
READER'S COMMENTS
patrick donahue says:
Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2010
its a fun,feel good song.we needed this ,fresh,cute,song!! its all fun,like early BEATLES!!! i love it.now listen to "if i die young"...Great sound.
Joahn Tayfon says:
Posted: Friday, May 7, 2010
And how about adding some more pictures? I’m not trying to offend anyone, text is really great. Just as I’ve heard visitors acquire information much more efficient if they see some useful illustrations. Joahn Tayfon cdma jamming
Beth says:
Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Brooke- Bite me What are 12 yrs. old, whining because some internet stranger doesn't like the same song as you?? grow up
Sandy in MA says:
Posted: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
I've seen them in person twice already and I want more! Friendly family, great talents, they are the real thing. I can't wait to see them again. Their music is fresh and I love it.
Brooke says:
Posted: Tuesday, April 6, 2010
love love love this song. the post from Beth : this song is awful and dreadful -- well i think your awful and dreadful. this song makes me feel great - LOVE iT <3
Levi Jeans says:
Posted: Saturday, March 13, 2010
i absoluttly love this song and i think im gonna sing it for my preforming arts class solo assignment
Beth says:
Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Awful, dreadful song. It may be the worst song I've ever heard.
natalie says:
Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Well...i am a 47 year old woman and just heard it for the first time and had to come home to look this group up...so I REALLY liked it...THANK YOU!!! And yea...do they have an album, is it only a single or what?
You don't need to know says:
Posted: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
I work in country radio, and I LOVE this song. My co-host, however, hates it. I think we have probably reacted as the general audience would. This song would more likely appeal to a younger, female listener. Older and male, probably not.
marty says:
Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009
please play this song more and during the day
Justin G. says:
Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009
Hey Lynne, the single is scheduled to drop on iTunes on the 22nd!
Lynne Cigler says:
Posted: Monday, November 30, 2009
Still would like to buy this song, I think it's awesome!! What to do??? Where to go???
jason says:
Posted: Monday, November 30, 2009
Not a big fan of this song. Can't believe this song (at least locally) gets more airtime than Whitney Duncan's "Skinny Dippin"...great song, lovely and very friendly girl. What's up with that?!
oe says:
Posted: Monday, November 30, 2009
I have been looking to buy their cd too, someone please tell me where.
Dr. J says:
Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009
Listen, these guys are the real deal. Wait til you hear some other stuff from them. They sound amazing live. Yeah this first single is poppy...but Taylor Swift doesn't even deserve to be in the same room as The Band Perry. Just wait, trust me.
Jerry Stivers says:
Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I, for one, wish that they would put all these Perry, Swift types back in their pop barrels and leave country alone. I was so discouraged with this years CMT awards (Swift doing her Madonna thing) that I shut the TV off, just like I have my radio stations. Maybe someone, someday will have a true golden oldie country radio station that one can listen to. Pandora is the nearest thing to enjoyment these days.
Rick says:
Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009
I listened to the song prior you reading your review Matt and have to agree with you, except for maybe their chances of radio acceptance. Radio rarely open the doors for new female artists these days no matter how much talent they have unless they come from reality TV shows with huge audiences. This song is far superior to Jypsi's dreadful "Mister Officer", which was likely their swan song at country radio, and deserves to do well if they would just play it! The fact I like this song and the group's style does not bode well for their chances at AirHead Country Radio...
Lynne Cigler says:
Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
I love the song~ where can I buy it??
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