Greyson Chance, Boots | Track Review 🎵

Fresh off his comeback LP, pop artist Greyson Chance releases “Boots,” a single where he depicts what a real cowboy looks like.

“Ooh, I feel like I’m running…” Greyson Chance definitely had a pretty nice year in 2019, releasing an enjoyable, comeback LP, Portraits.  Even with Portraits remaining fresh, Chance seems to be “On to the next one” to quote Jay-Z. Post-Portraits, he blesses us with “Boots,” a single where he shows us what a legitimate cowboy looks like as opposed to faux ones constructing faux ‘Western imagery.’

From the jump, it’s pretty clear that Greyson Chance has a gem on his hands.  At under three minutes in duration, “Boots” is brief but incredibly effective.  Bram Inscore, a co-writer alongside Chance and Sean Kennedy, constructs a fine backdrop (canvas if you will) for Chance to paint upon.  Following his ‘running’ intro, Chance wastes no times cowboying it up like the Oklahoma-bred boy he is, dissing the fake cowboys of California.  “I’ve been western before all of these punks,” he sings, continuing, “These punks in California who think they can punch.” Later, he trades ‘punks’ for ‘stars,’ singing, “These stars in California who think that they are hard.”  That, of course, goes beyond the cowboy lifestyle.

Of course, Greyson Chance couldn’t have a killer boot song without referencing Nancy Sinatra, right? Right! “Boots with the big heels, hot like I’m Nancy” is the perfect way to commence the second verse.  Also, concluding the verse with the confident line “‘Cause I’ve been making people mad since the start / And making too much money to be wasted in this bar,” is pretty sick as well.  Don’t think Chance is totally ‘old fashioned’ – he gets a weed reference in towards the end (“I’m smoking way too loud, I’m feeling good high now”).

Final Thoughts

Greyson Chance continues to elevate his profile with “Boots.” He has a clever theme to work with, which makes “Boots” different from other pop songs currently out.  Furthermore, he checks off all the boxes – artistry, production, songwriting, and most of all, musicianship, specifically his voice.  Whether or not his boots will change your life is debatable, but what shouldn’t be is how “Boots” should enhance any playlist.

Greyson Chance • Boots [Single] • Arista • Release: 11.8.19

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