LaCosta Tucker – “It Matters to Me”

I put on “It Matters to Me” today and recognized the famous melody right away. Most of us know this massive nineties country hit by heart. Hearing LaCosta Tucker sing her original recorded version completely changes the vibe. You look at the cover art with that delicate watercolor painted broken heart and you immediately know what kind of ride you are in for, and the visual captures the exact mood of the music waiting inside.

LaCosta brings real grit to the microphone that you cannot fake. Her voice carries a distinct ache that fits the story perfectly. The narrative deals with a relationship falling apart in absolute silence. Two people stop communicating and the distance just keeps growing. One person fights by staying totally quiet. The other is left stranded and pleading for some kind of connection. The lyrics lay out that frustration clearly. As LaCosta Tucker sings in the chorus.

“Don’t you know how much it hurts

When we don’t talk

When we don’t touch

When it doesn’t feel like we’re even in love”

The production leaves wide open spaces for her performance to breathe. Every slight crack in her voice comes through crystal clear and this is what makes the song more interesting. You hear the actual exhaustion of someone trying to save a failing relationship. It sounds raw and surprisingly current for a track pulled from the archives.

She takes a familiar classic and completely makes it her own. The quiet sorrow she leaves on the track really sticks with you. I have had this playing on repeat all morning. It stands on its own merits as a fantastic piece of country music history getting a well deserved spotlight.

I highly recommend that readers check the artist’s previous releases. There is an incredible catalog waiting for you to discover. Follow LaCosta Tucker to stay updated about new releases for the rest of this year.