The Feel-Good Sounds of Brickwall Jackson’s Big Orange Guitar

Brickwall Jackson’s Big Orange Guitar is the perfect feel-good album for warm weather. The Central Virginian Americana rock band blends the energetic beats of rock with the storytelling and harmonies of country into a catchy soundtrack. Brickwall Jackson has said, “They play what they feel, and they mean every d*** word.” The album screams to live unapologetically and enjoy life despite all its hurdles. The tracks on Big Orange Guitar have no filter and show pure expression.

“Big Orange Guitar” is the fast-paced introduction song to the album Big Orange Guitar that immediately grabs your attention. Its rebellious lyrics are reminiscent of a coming-of-age movie about self-discovery and self-acceptance. The song lyrics say, “screw your feelings” and that he is unapologetically himself. “Big Orange Guitar” is the perfect song to jam to in your bedroom or at a party with your friends. It is a fun song that will have you singing and dancing along to it.

“Porch Swings” is a nice contrast from the “Big Orange Guitar” with more nostalgic and heartfelt lyrics. The song makes you want to enjoy and appreciate the little things in life. Sometimes, we forget to stop and enjoy life with the people we care about. “Porch Swings” reminds us to smile and sing with our friends to create memories we will hold dear to us forever.

“The Bricks” tells the story of getting lost but always finding a way back. With a chorus of cheerful voices in the background to the shaking of tambourines, the song makes feeling lost a lot less scary. I can picture a group of guys cheering with bottles of beer and laughing away the stresses of life. The song is a reminder to us all to remember we are human and to get back up when we fall. “The Bricks” is the perfect motivational or pick me up song that empowers you to have faith in yourself even when you fail.

“May You Remain” begins with beautiful guitar strumming and the bright vocals of lead guitarist John Hudak. The song embraces undertones of faith, especially with the lyrics “May God preserve my life so long that I can see/ That you remain.” “May You Remain” speaks to someone young or someone still finding their place in the world. Regardless of where they end up, they should appreciate their decisions and realize they belong somewhere. The last few minutes of the song are my favorite because it really shows the talent of the musicians. From the singing of the guitar to the hard-hitting drums, the music at the end speaks for itself.

Brickwall Jackson’s album Big Orange Guitar feels like a breath of fresh air that does not only take you away from your troubles but embraces them. From rebellious to heartfelt lyrics mixed with melodic beats and vocals, the album takes its listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions. Each song stood apart from the other, but all of them caught your ear and kept you captivated the entire time. After listening to Big Orange Guitar, listeners and fans alike take on life with a new upbeat that inspires them to live life to its fullest.

Written by Kyla Hutchinson