Brittany Brodie - "Dead Or Taken"

Brittany Brodie - "Dead Or Taken"

Brittany Brodie kicks open the saloon doors and serves up a fresh pour of 90’s-style sass with her latest single, “Dead Or Taken”- a honky tonkin’ heartbreak anthem that’s as clever as it is catchy. With a wink and a belt, Brodie delivers lines like “all the good ones are either dead or taken” with the perfect mix of exasperated charm and tongue-in-cheek grit. Her vocals strut confidently across each verse, blending strength, sass, and just a dash of desperation (think Tanya Tucker with a touch of Miranda Lambert’s bite.) Musically, this track is a roadhouse delight. Snappy Telecaster licks bounce off a sizzling fiddle that practically dances through all of the vocal rests, giving the whole production that relentless boot-scootin’ energy country fans live for. The interplay between instruments keeps the song playful and lively, like a late-night jam session that turned into a party. It’s the kind of song you’ll want to crank up in the truck or holler along to on a dance floor. Lyrically, “Dead Or Taken” pays homage to country legends while lamenting the state of modern love with sharp wit. Brittany name-drops Hank, George, Waylon, and Elvis, but it’s never somber; it’s funny, familiar, and fantastically fun. In a sea of brooding ballads and pop-leaning singles, Brittany’s “Dead Or Taken” is a breath of twangy fresh air. Equal parts throwback and standout, it proves there’s still plenty of room for smart, sassy storytelling in country music. Sure, all the good ones might be six feet under or standin’ at the altar, but with Brittany Brodie behind the mic, we’re not mournin’ love, we’re two-steppin’ through the heartbreak.

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