Tag: Shooter Jennings

For My Sunday Song #433, we are talking about a song from a band that most people probably haven’t heard before. The song is called “Sanctuary” and the band are The Wild Feathers. They are an alt-country band or maybe a Southern rock band with heavy country, Americana style music. Almost folksy at times, almost rock at others and they even dip their toes in to the pop realm. This song falls right in to that range. It was written by the band I am assuming as their are no writing credits.

So, the band is Ricky Young, Joel King, Taylor Burns, Ben Dumas and Brett Moore. The song is from their new album ‘Sirens’ which came out in October 2024 and was produced by Shooter Jennings. The song meaning is simple, thanks to Ricky Young actually telling us what it is about…(from Wildfiremusic.net)

‘Sanctuary’ is about standing up for yourself and not being the punching bag and safe place in a toxic relationship. It kind of encourages you to remember your self-worth and to love yourself. You can love somebody so much that you forget who you really are and I think that’s a place where a lot of people find themselves. It’s good to love somebody, but you can’t stop being happy in the process.

Musically, the song is cross between pop, rock and even a ballad. I hear The Eagles or at least a 70’s throwback style, I hear some incredible harmonies, I hear smooth vocals that are engaging and inviting. A song that wraps its arms around you and makes you feel it to the core. Some great guitar work, rhythm section and a perfect drum beat. The organ/piano work is also perfection. Everything blends together to give you pure artistry in a band full of honest to goodness musicians.

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