ACountry

ACountry Music News and Videos

  • Home
  • News
  • Videos
  • Artists
  • Concerts
  • Interviews
  • Photos
  • Contact
  • Submit News
  • Requests

Review: Luke Combs The Prequel

September 21, 2019 by Angelica

Share36
Tweet
More
36 Shares

Luke Combs The Prequel

While we await the November 8 release of the new Luke Combs album, What You See Is What You Get, here’s a look at the EP he released this summer,  The Prequel, which features 4 all-new tracks and one of his originals, remastered. So is this material as amazing as the rest of his music? Well, let me put it this way: my one and only complaint is that it’s ONLY a 5-song EP.

Luke Combs has been taking over the radio for the last couple of years, since the release of his breakout hit “Hurricane”. Although that was the single that really put him on the map, he’s been making music for years— music SO good I’m honestly surprised that he didn’t reach this level of stardom sooner.


Listen to Luke Combs The Prequel

Play
Beer Never Broke My Heart
Play
Refrigerator Door
Play
Even Though I’m Leaving
Play
Lovin’ On You
Play
Moon Over Mexico

The first song is actually from one of his older albums, and is titled ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart’. The name is fairy self-explanatory, but the premise of the song is basically this: Beer. Over. Everything. The lyrics revolve mainly around the women, football games, etc. that have threatened his peace of mind, and how his love of America’s favorite alcoholic beverage has always had his back without fail. While it’s a fun song overall, I don’t feel that it even comes close in comparison to the rest of the album, but I could be alone in that point-of-view.

Song No. 2 is called ‘Refrigerator Door’, which at first seems like an odd name for a song, right? But upon listening to it, the real meaning behind the title was so much deeper than just the door to an everyday household appliance. This song contradicted a very popular point by proving that sometimes it’s what’s on the OUTSIDE that counts— and for Luke, that would be the pictures, postcards, and letters he has hanging on his refrigerator door. Everything from a picture of his dad on a John Deere circa 1996, to a postcard that his brother sent him from Mexico. The song serves as a sweet reminder of just how special the smallest things in life really are.



‘Even Though I’m Leaving’ is the third track, and honestly, it’s one of the best songs he’s ever released (in my opinion). It tells the story of the relationship between a father and son, with the father reassuring that no matter how far away life takes them from one another, they’ll never be apart. The last verse suggests that the father is passing away, and they’re exchanging their final goodbyes. Not going to lie, this song had me feeling like someone was cutting onions nearby. It’s a touching, healing song that basically anyone who knows the pain of losing a loved one can relate to, and for that reason, this is probably my favorite song out of the 5.

We’ve reached the funnest track on the EP, called ‘Lovin’ On You’ and it is a REALLY close 2nd for me if I had to rank it. This song dropped JUST in-time for summer, with an upbeat tempo and relatable, summer-romance-inspired lyrics. Luke sings about how of all the things that he loves, he loves his girl the most, and sets her above everything else he names off in comparison. Pro tip: if you plan on taking your sweetheart on any adventures this sunny season, THIS song will set a super fun mood for whatever you’ve got in-mind.

The final song on The Prequel is ‘Moon Over Mexico’, and it’s all about being unexplainably hooked on a summer fling, long after it’s ended. It takes a bit of a different sound in comparison to the rest of his new releases, with a slower beat and a bit more experimentation in his vocals. I’m a big fan of the route this song took, and I had honestly love to see him play with his sound more the way he did here!

While we await the release of the new @LukeCombs album on November 8, here's a look at his recent EP. Listen to #ThePrequel EP on ACountryClick To Tweet

Overall, I’d give The Prequel an 8/10, solely because I’m not the biggest fan of Beer Never Broke My Heart (I liked it, didn’t love it). But every other song is absolutely incredible, and just serves as proof of why Luke is climbing so quickly to the top and becoming more and more of an irreplaceable part of Country music. He’s incapable of delivering anything less than amazing, and I, personally can’t wait to see what my favorite star comes up with next!

Share36
Tweet
More
36 Shares

Filed Under: Luke Combs, News, Reviews

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

ACountry Featured Videos

St Jude Songwriters Gala

St. Jude Songwriters Gala Silent Auction

Shania Twain Queen of Me

Shania Twain has an Upcoming Album! Are you as excited as us?

CMA Country Christmas

CMA Country Christmas is (almost) here!

George Strait Announces Strait To Vegas Concerts

Saints Eleven new CD

Saints Eleven : Coming Back Around

Carrie Underwood So Small

Carrie Underwood : So Small Video

Miranda Lambert : Heart Like Mine Video

Join ACountry VIP A List

Join the ACountry VIP A List to get news about your favorite artists and be eligible to win free cool stuff like concert tickets and music

Popular Posts

CONNECT WITH ACOUNTRY

Facebook

Like

Instagram

Follow

Twitter

Follow
Tweets by acountry

Recent Cowboys

  • St. Jude Songwriters Gala Silent Auction
  • Shania Twain has an Upcoming Album! Are you as excited as us?
  • CMA Country Christmas is (almost) here!
  • 2022 CMA Awards Predictions
  • Bonnaroo 2022 – Hot Picks from ACountry
  • ACL 2022 Lineup Announced
  • Outlaw Music Festival 2022 Lineup

RSS ZRock Music News

  • Johnathan|Christian Release New Single, “Résistance, Mon Amie” in Solidarity of LGBTQ+
  • The Waning Moon Unveils Their Dark And Introspective Debut Album
  • Dark Electro Duo, Die Sexual Speaks Of Submission & Dominance On New EP
  • MIND INCISION Releases Moving New Single, “The Awakening”!
  • SAMMY RADIO Announces New Show, RUSH HOUR, with MARK GUYVER!
  • Sonum Unum Addresses The Pain Of Loss Through Human Connection With New Album
  • REIGN OF Z Release Official Music Video for Heart-Wrenching New Single, “Nothing Gold Can Stay”!

submit news & photos
merch - tickets
privacy - contact - advertise - requests
©2003-2022 acountry.com