Somewhereville

Richard Ferreira | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 1, 2002)
• Original Release Date: September 1, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Miranda
• ASIN: B00006RHA1
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #431,535 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful, stunning album., February 21, 2005

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This review is from: Somewhereville (Audio CD)

Sometime in late 2002, Richard Ferreira sent this little gem into the marketplace and, well, almost nobody noticed.

Fortunately, I came across it and now I find myself returning again and again to its beautiful mix of Memphis soul and Band-style country. Ferreira has been around for a few decades and he's in Nashville now, where he plays all the local rooms, often with a full band and horns, sometimes with a trio. "Somewhereville" is a gorgeous vibe record, showcasing his soulful voice and tasteful writing.
On the opener, "Bye Bye Baby," he sounds like Elvis Costello in his "King of America" period backed by Van Morrison's band. On "Invisible Man," he teams with another underrated Nashville songwriter, Greg Trooper, for a soul classic. "Moon Over Memphis" and "Guilford Mill" sound like Rick Danko fronting The Band. On the title cut, he adds a worthy chapter to the anguished, lost-my-baby road tune. This is the epitome of Americana music.

You've likely never heard of Richard Ferreira. But it's hard to believe his soulful folk rock hasn't earned him a wider audience. This is an album full of instant classics, songs as comfortable as the flannel shirt he wears, but also rich in depth.
Give it a listen.