Keeping very busy in recent years, Singer-Songwriter Cory Marks is back with his soon-to-be-released album, Sorry For Nothing. Hailing from the great North Bay, Ontario, Marks produced his third full-length album with industry titans Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne), Kile Odell (David Draiman), as well as Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll), and it seems to have picked up some new magic.
Looking back, Who I Am topped various charts, was nominated for several awards, and featured the platinum hit “Outlaws & Outsiders,” which has received a whopping 220 million plus streams across all platforms. With this in mind, releasing three EPs (2021’s Nashville Mornings and Nashville Nights, along with 2022’s I Rise) since, Sorry For Nothing is a heavy-hitter that arrives December 6, 2024 via Better Noise Music, creating significant buzz across the continent.
Not surprisingly, Marks is back to his genre-blending journey, merging Country, Rock, and even elements of Metal throughout the thirteen tracks. This album showcases Marks’ ability to navigate the deep waters of soulful country ballads and high-energy Rock anthems, creating a barrage of sound that verges on magic, once it permeates your anticipating ears.
Adding to his already impressive talent, Marks has been able to score collaborations with a list of impressive figures in the industry; including Sully Erna of Godsmack, Mötley Crüe legend Mick Mars, and Travis Tritt. Very unique, they all join up on the standout track “(Make My) Country Rock,” which is offered with two different mixes (one heavier, the other lighter) worth checking out. Other highlights include “Guilty,” a Rock-leaning anthem featuring DL of Bad Wolves, and the bonus track “Learn to Fly.” The latter is a reflective performance from Marks, it closes out the album with a confident and fresh take on the Foo Fighters’ classic.
The production by Churko, Odell, and Baylis brings a polished yet dynamic feel to the record, allowing each genre to shine through, earning its own time in the sun, while remaining so tightly wound that it almost sounds as if Marks might be creating an entirely new category of tunes.
Thematically, Marks explores life’s ups and downs, offering songs for every mood – whether you are ready to boogie, reflect on the trials and tribulations of the crazy thing called life, or embrace heartfelt emotions too raw to ponder any other way. The fusion of Country storytelling with the intensity of Rock appeals to fans across multiple genres, reaffirming Marks’ commitment to a musical identity that is truly his.
Overall, Sorry For Nothing positions Cory Marks as a trailblazer in modern Country Rock, a true force to be reckoned with on the international stage, and if he continues pushing boundaries while staying true to his roots, there is truly no stopping this young man. A must-listen, Cryptic Rock gives Sorry For Nothing 4 out of 5 stars.
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