Don Nuzum revives a life story with “Try Me One More Try”

Don Nuzum’s “Try Me One More Try” comes with the type of genuineness that can only come from lived experience. The song is based on real-life occurrences, as is the remainder of the album, and sets the tone for a project based on personal history, resilience, and introspection.

The trip is what makes “Try Me One More Try” so appealing. Originally recorded in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1997, the tune gets a new audio update decades later. The original studio demo had run through modern technologies to improve the sound quality, keeping the spirit of the original recording alive but in a more accessible form for today’s listeners.

The result is a bouncy, high-energy opener to Keep on Running. There is a sense of forward propulsion built into the basis of the song, making it a great entry point into a release centered around actual experiences and personal narrative. The inherent sincerity of the track’s message makes it all the more impactful, as it doesn’t rely on artificial storylines for its strength.

“Try Me One More Try” is a bridge between past and present, too. It’s a snapshot of life in the late 1990s while also benefiting from the advantages of today’s production, making for a listening experience that’s a tip of the hat to both. For listeners who are hearing this music for the first time, the song provides a welcoming window into the world of an artist committed to telling honest stories via music.