Hope in times of struggle. With their well-behaved and often emotional country rock, the American duo Carolina Story wants to offer this to the (American) man in the street. The duo consists of the couple Ben and Emily Roberts who operate from Nashville. Together they sing beautifully in two parts, like a contemporary and . It is striking that Emily has a powerful and warm voice, while Ben lets
… himself go more and sobs and wails like an unstable . That way Ben dominates with his lead vocals, followed closely by Emily. When she (far too) sporadically takes over the lead vocals, that is always a relief. The duo writes strong and melodic country songs and does not shy away from the grand gesture. Each track is a small social drama in which the role of the warring common man clearly goes to Ben and offers Emily more support and strength. (MR)more
