Lowcountry
Lowcountry gives Envy on the Coast a stronger rhythmic identity. The band move towards funk, blues and Southern rock, keeping the expressive singing of their earlier work while changing the setting around it. Cleaner guitar sounds and a more prominent rhythm section give the songs room to move. The change is convincing, even when the writing does not maintain the same standard throughout.
Death March On Two, Ready? introduces a twangier guitar character that helps establish the record's direction. Head First In the River then provides one of its most immediate melodies. A lighter, reggae-influenced verse makes the large chorus feel especially effective, connecting a relaxed rhythmic approach with a clear rock payoff.
The bass and drums are important to that balance. Their grooves give the songs momentum without depending entirely on heavy guitar sound. Ryan Hunter's singing also has more room to change character, moving between higher melodies, rougher delivery and a smoother tone. The performances help the different influences feel connected rather than simply placed next to one another.
Puritan Dirt Song takes the blues influence further, with organ adding colour to the arrangement. It is an appealing change of texture, though the record's repeated return to its Southern character can make some passages feel less fresh. Made of Stone has a similar difficulty: the mood is clear, but the writing does not always provide enough movement to match it.
Like I Do supplies a quieter, more R&B-influenced contrast. That softer approach gives the sequence variety, even if it has less immediate impact than the stronger uptempo songs. Clean of You brings a more unsettling energy into the later material, showing how much personality the band can find when the singing and arrangement take a sharper turn.
Lowcountry is strongest when its musical changes support a clear melody. The best songs combine confident performances with a groove that makes the band's shift in style feel natural. Some slower passages are less memorable, and the influence of other acts remains noticeable. Those limits leave an uneven album, but the stronger writing gives it a distinctive character and plenty of replay value.
