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Wail & Ride

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I've enjoyed Grayson Capps music from the time he was with Stavin Chain. His music is unlike any other musician out there. It bleeds New Orleans flavor and his voice resonates each song's true colors. He's an excellent story teller and this newest album accomplishes that. From the hurricanes and hardships these songs personify a more country, mellow twang than his previous album. I personally enjoyed his previous album slightly more but the songs contained in Wail & Ride are unique in their own way. My personal favorite is "Give it to Me".

There's a scene in the recent Jeff Bridges movie Crazy Heart, where Bridge's character, the fictional country singer Bad Blake, explains that his songs come "from life, unfortunately." From the first notes of this album, it's clear that Grayson Capps songs come from a similar place. On his album Wail and Ride, he tells stories about ordinary people in a style influenced by Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, and Little Feat. The songs range from fast paced country rock and roll to barroom blues and stark acoustic ballads. He sings in a whiskey-soaked, weary voice and when he sings lines like "I need one more day to rise above this hell," he sings with such power that you believe him. With his sincere, gravelly voice and terrific songs about the weary travels and struggles of ordinary people, Grayson Capps is one of the most talented singer/songwriters in Americana roots music today, and this album is a great introduction to his music.

The standout gem on the album is "Daddy's Eyes," which wouldn't have sounded out of place on Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska album with lines like "I got a rusted out Impala with weeds growin out the trunk and nothin ever gets done around here because I'm always drunk." Capps delivers those poignant lines over a gorgeous acoustic riff and spare but powerful lead guitar. "New Orleans Waltz," Capps' stirring lament for his former home New Orleans, is another country ballad, but with more of a band arrangement and strong harmony vocals. "Jukebox" is simply a perfect country rock tune that sounds like vintage New Riders of the Purple Sage. Guthrie Trapp's nifty string bending sounds is eerily reminiscent of David Nelson's guitar playing, and the rough but rich vocal harmonies will have you singing the chorus by the songs's end. Capps injects a healthy dose of gritty soul into country ballads, blues and rock and roll songs and creates a brilliant Americana roots music album with Wail and Ride.

Very unique southern kind of music. I love him and his voice. We live in south Louisiana and love to put the C.D. in when we go for a day drive. It just fits with the scenery.

GC needs no explination with ny friends,Tops of a rich New Orleans feel of Blues, Polka, well mabe not polka,but the verietes of story teeling at its best.

Having had an opportunity to see Grayson perform live, I was anxious to find and purchase his CDs. I was not disappointed and love his sense of rhythm and the way his feelings are reflected in his songs. Deeply emotional and sometimes intense. You won't be disappointed, either.

as good as i wanted it to be - my second album from this artist. both great.

For anyone who saw A Love Song for Bobby Long and enjoyed Grayson Capps' earthy, solo music will be surprised when you hear this album. I was not expecting what sounds to me like a 'country album', and being no fan of the genre, I can't evaluate this album in terms of country music.

All in all, I was happy with Grayson's music on the Love Song soundtrack, but disappointed with this album. Take it for what it's worth.

2nd disc i have bought by Capps and liked both. Blues Rock singer songwriter