Friday, January 16, 2009

You Crazy Dreamers

You Crazy Dreamers

CHRISTOPHER DENNY - AGE OLD HUNGER

Posted: 16 Jan 2009 12:23 PM CST


Ageoldhunger

I know this is not a new release but I was kindly sent it by Abe over at 2minutes59 records (Tandy, Tom Ovans) and can’t believe i missed it first time round. The first thing that hits you is his unique voice. He sings like an old country star of the 50’s, high pitched and to be honest takes a while to get used to. However, you soon do as his songs are stunning and also brilliantly played by his band The old soles, consisting of Chris Atwood, Marcus Lowe, Robbie Crowell, Steve Bates and Jason Weinheimer. Country/gospel/soul music that you can’t help but love. There is an old time feel throughout the album which also has a couple of covers, namely Kris Kristofferson’s Loving her was easier (than anything i’ll ever do again) and Johnny Cash’s I still miss someone but you can hear elements of Dylan from his days with The band, hammond organ at the ready, notebly on the track All burned up. This debut album was originally released in August 2007 so I would imagine it won’t be that long before there is another album due and if it’s anywhere near as good as this gem I will be exstatic. If you are not convinced on the first listen play it again immediately and I’m sure you will have a different opinion, I did. Enjoy.

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