The obvious elephant in the room with this project is Tom Petty. But, this is far from just a Tom Petty project. This disc is lovingly put together by old friends simply for the joy of music, and the joy of being together.Lead off track, Shady Grove..( vocals here by Tom Leadon ) sets the stage. It is a comfortable interpretation of a well known song, and Leadons voice fits right in with the bands chugging along style. The second track, Scare Easy sounds the most like it came from a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers disc. Pettys mournful drawl is well suited for this track, and his pursuit for music with values, and his well documented disdain for the music industry is well suited to the lyrics. As one who has never backed down, it is easy to believe Petty doesn't "Scare Easy".Other stand out tracks are the Roger McGuinn/ Jacques Levy penned:Lover of the Bayou, and Pettys: Crystal River. Both have that loose, in studio feel so absent from todays music. They allow the songs to lead them to just the right point,and then they are done. I would compare this album to Neil Young and Crazy Horse... Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. Both these works have a " band feel ", despite a major solo artist being involved. No leaders here, just musicians.This CD is a delight you will return to for a long time to come.Maybe these guys checked their egos at the door. Sure sounds like it.
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