SINGLE REVIEW: Mascott & Leroy from the North - American Hearts

Kendall Jane Meade of Mascott enlists the help of long-time friend and Leroy from the North vocalist Eli Wulfmeir on their cover of AA Bondy's 'American Hearts'.

While I probably didn't fully connect with 'American Hearts', being British, I love the sincerity, emotional romance, and patriotism the song projects. It's a beautiful cover that pays homage to the original while slowing the pace down and adding elements of Kendall and Eli's personalities.

It's an exquisite heartfelt country folk ballad that captivates with a more dreamy soundscape than the original. Offering a romanticised take on Bondy's words. With genteel guitars and soft sparkling keys.

I like the sense of camaraderie, helping one another rather than stepping on each other for personal gain. A notion authentically captured on the original and conveyed here with the same heartfelt integrity.

Kendall and Eli's voices pair together beautifully, complimenting each other magnificently. Eli's rough rasp echoing against Kendall's sweet, pure tones.

I'm not always a fan of cover versions. The idea of delivering someone else's words with the same emotion is a concept I find to grasp. However, Kendall and Eli have done an exquisite job of owning 'American Hearts' and making it theirs.