Chuck Mead has way too much fun marrying the story songs back to the emphatic and energetic music. And about dang time it is for this long awaited solo album from the BR549 frontman: Journeyman's Wager
. What you have here is a full spectrum of flavors. Finger licking good, I might add. Lots of wonderful layering of instruments, thanks to the deft production hand of Ray Kennedy, and stellar sidemen Kenny Vaughn, Audley Freed, Mark Miller, Mark Horn, Dave Roe, Mike Henderson, Pat Sivers and Jen Gunderman. And Chuck is in fine form, it will make you feel good! Pay special attention to:
Out On The Natchez Trail
- pure spunk, oh yeah, it takes you there!
Gun Metal Gray
- slow burning blues
I Wish It Was Friday
- this one bounces and rolls so easy
After The Last Witness Is Gone
- Southern roadhouse swagger
In A Song
- stone country, major sweet, sing along
Old Brown Shoe
- hypnotic drums and keys, with touches of 60's sensibility, this kicks
--With love from Jessie Scott
