“Praise The Lord (For A Woman)” is a horn-forward Southern soul standout from Nashville-based Omer Netzer, blending alt-country, Americana, and blues with a playful take on redemption and romantic devotion. Raised in Israel and now based in Nashville, Netzer brings a global and sincere perspective to its rootsy, richly layered sound.
Soulful singing charisma and colorful instrumentation delight throughout, wasting no time unveiling an expansive sound with high-quality musicianship and a swirl of various styles (from soulful backing harmonies to rollicking honky-tonk flourishes and a memorable Southern-rock spirit). A jumpy procession of vibrant horns ventures into Netzer’s opening lead confession: “I’ve been a sinner, I’ve played it rough, smoked alone and drank too much.” A saloon-set piano backing complements these introspections, with memorable lap steel also enhancing the mix.
The re-emergence of swanky horn tones delights in the “I’m a man of faith” sense of perseverance, reveling into a title-touting embrace where absorbing organs and backing vocalic layers add to the delectable dashes of effervescent horns and chugging guitar work. “Sally from the valley, said she could live without me,” Netzer’s storytelling progresses through various potential loves, with “love and angels” coming to the door in spite of personal tumult. A fantastic guitar solo then drives into the final 30 seconds or so, leading into a wholly satisfying finale. “Praise The Lord (For A Woman)” is another stirring output from Omer Netzer, who also impressed us over the past year with the Omer EP and track “Holiday Blues.”
Look for an accompanying music video to release for the track in mid-August.
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