2021 New Music doesn’t stop with a complete album!!! Now the coming Feb 5th a New song titled Acid Rain is set to be released on all streaming networks!
“‘Acid Rain’ is an emotional journey that unfolds sonically. The story of love and loss repeats while the musical soundscape evolves, beginning with a lush melody and subtle minimal percussion and thunderous kicks Jud Hailey details a draining breakup. Beautiful strings and ambient whistling join in to expand the instrumental and add another layer of emotion that is touching and musically juxtaposed to the lyrical melancholy. ‘Acid Rain’ erupts after the second verse, a crescendo into a climactic finale, all feelings and emotions are released in catharsis that is only eased by the sparse sounds of rainfall that does not erase or resolve but instead accents the pain.” – Myriad Muzik
I love how this track incorporates more of that old-timey, Americana feel. Although the instrumentation still embodies that country twang, it also holds true to the rawness of the instruments and give a more “backyard” feel that really makes it a true Americana song.
“Acid Rain” gives the listener that bitter taste of losing someone and living in a town where every damn thing reminds you of them. Jud starts the song with singing “4am and I’m drunk again/ Heard the rain tapping on the windowpane/ 10am, I’ll sober up and catch that train”, painting the picture that he is a mess over this certain person, and knows that leaving for a new town is the only way to start anew. Jud sings twice in the song “Damn I loved you Lorraine.” This lyric is important because it insinuates that even he’s surprised how much he loves this person. However, he is smart enough to realize that he has to move on and the best way to do that is to physically leave, giving the listener a sense of closure themselves. ~Kara Greskovic
New Music Release Date: Feb 05,2021 Networks: All Streaming Networks Link: LISTEN / SAVE
“Damn I loved you Lorraine.” This lyric is important …even he’s surprised how much he loves this person.
… even with that backyard western feel, its chorus is still catchy yet simple enough to get stuck in the ears of any listener. I love the minor feel, which really gives the song its grit and underlying dark tone. It helps me picture a Western-based music video with a warn-down, old bar and a desert-like setting surrounding the area. With the imagery it portrays and its overall instrumentation, it’s a song that belongs on Spotify’s Emerging Americana Playlist next to songs like David Quinn’s “Born to Lose” and Adam Chaffin’s “Now I Don’t Know”.
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2021 is already hitting the road at top speeds of awesomeness! Although, it might be the wizard behind the curtain. Iv’e been trying to find ways to unveil the little parts of me to help you understand where I come from in music. However, this list is just a small part of my listening desires. For those of you that do not know me; I am anAmericanamusicsinger/songwriterfrom the midwest of the U.S. Americana music comes in many forms however the main theme is known as Country music. Enough said! The following is a quick list of my current favorite Americana Music Albums!
Ok this one is easy! While I didn’t list any of these titles in any particular order; I thought of this album first. Just like all of his previous albums, this one has a little of everything for everyone. Chris Stapleton rolled out into the scene and blew me off my feet! The songs Stapelton writes are just pure classic Americana Music! I am continually inspired by Chris’s singing style and poetry. Starting Over is a home run! The songs on this Americana album will be listened to for many generations.
THE HIGHWOMEN – THE HIGHWOMEN
This Power Group of amazingly talented women consists of four singer songwriters ( Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires). Crowded Tables is a track that hits me like a coffee on the side of a mountain on a beautiful morning. Ok! That was a little hard to follow. I love that they sing every word together with a sprinkle of harmony. I you need an introduction to Highwomen you must catch their performance of The Chain. This group is no stranger to country music!
Cuttin’ Grass – Sturgill Simpson – Country Music Hit
I Don’t Mind takes my breath away. Sturgill’s smooth vocals on this track make me want to get out and drive! I love that he isn’t afraid to tie in that good ‘ole solid bluegrass Americana style singing and song. There isn’t much to say about this album that hasn’t already been said! Get in the car and go for a ride and listen to freedom.
Keep ‘Em on They Toes – Brent Cobb – Americana Music
I caught wind of Brent Cobb live at a concert in Minneapolis. He and his band opened for Chris Stapelton on the Travelers tour. While Diggin’ Holes is an amazing testament to Brents song writing Keep ‘Em on They Toes brings you right into Brents heart. There is now doubt this song came from a place of overthinking and genuine creative drive.
Imaginary Appalachia – Colter Wall – Americana Music/Folk Music
I caught wind of Colter Wall on a trip out west in Tahoe. My wive and I put on a playlist and went for a drive around the lake. When Sleeping On The Blacktop hit we both stopped to listen. What an incredible song. Its hard to believe he is so young with such and amazing rich voice! Watch on Youtube
Room 41 – Paul Cauthen
A late night drive home from a show when I stumble across this gem! The song that has me tapping my feet and sing the chorus is Cocaine Country Dancing. Take a listen for yourself! I guarantee you will listen to it more than once!😆
Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen
What a great piece of art! Morgan Wallen and his writers have built an amazing collection of songs. I can’t count how many times I have listened to this album! I know his actions off stage can out shadow his music but trust me when I say its worth a second chance!
A Rock – Hardy
Hardy wrote and sang a tune called Gods Country. Black Shelton sang that song on his 2019 release. I was so stunned by Hardy’s voice and tamper on this Youtube video I became a fan for life. Anyone that is a fan of Morgan Wallen or a hand full of artists should be a fan of Hardy’s. After he is the writer for a few of those artists!
All Good Things – Jud Hailey
Did ya see that coming?? I mean it is a big year! 2021 will be a fruitful year! This album was released on Jan 1 to the world and already has 1000’s of streams across all streaming platforms.
13 American Songs with a tremendous amount of variety! Actually, so much so that I questioned if some songs fit with the bunch.
To me Tyler embodies Americana Music! The sound he produces on this album is raw yet honest. One of my favorites is Whitehouse Road. A solid sound!
Notes From The Author
Whats in a review anyway? Music is so subjective! Give anyone a platform and a little push; they’ll for sure have opinions to share. The titles I named are just albums that inspire me to make music, art, and stuff. The songs bring me a subset of emotions that enable my brain to think. Americana music isn’t for everyone but before you write the genre off as something not for you; I have a challenge for you. Find a playlist on your favorite streaming platform with popular Americana listens and allow it to happen. Come back here and leave a comment of what you found!
I appreciate your readership! Soon I’ll be able to afford an editor and fix all the errors! Until then we will all just have to deal with the mistakes.😆😘
2021 New Music doesn't stop with a complete album!!! Now the coming Feb 5th a New song titled Acid Rain is set to be released on all streaming networks! "'Acid Rain' is an emotional journey that unfolds sonically. The story of love and loss repeats while the musical...
2021 is already hitting the road at top speeds of awesomeness! Although, it might be the wizard behind the curtain. Iv’e been trying to find ways to unveil the little parts of me to help you understand where I come from in music. However, this list is just a small...
2020 All Good Things is the album of the year! Recorded during the pandemic using creative high tech solutions. Today is January 9th and 9 days ago I released a full length album. I titled it All Good Things. 13 songs of Americana music. I’m choosing to write a little...
2020 All Good Things is the album of the year! Recorded during the pandemic using creative high tech solutions.
Today is January 9th and 9 days ago I released a full length album. I titled it All Good Things. 13 songs of Americana music. I’m choosing to write a little story about each track on the album to creat a deeper understanding. As some have said, my writing style can be vague. Yet trust me when I say it all has a storyline.
When I set out to write song I generally try to explain an image, moment, or scene in my head. Sometimes fictional and a lot of times nonfictional. However, not every storyline is immediately related to me and my life. Take for instance Plastic Doll a song I released mar 1 2019. This song represents a person that would do so much for fame that they would sell their soul to the devil (the machine) to get it. This story is one that I can relate to because of a close personal friend that sold her morals to become a model.
All Good Things was not written much differently. Yet, because of quarantine I was forced to create characters and storylines from nothing. Not unlike a writer for a movie.
One Of Those Songs
I chose to open the album with this acoustic Americana song because it was the softest of the bunch. I wanted to ease the listener into the album. Start slow…
In the music world (rather all pop art industries) there is no such thing as critic free. In fact, many artists will submit their music for critic review. This can be a challenge because music is extremely subjective. Even the best songs in the world have been unfairly criticized.
This song is a response to the critics that forget to listen to music for what it is instead of trying to fit it into a tiny box of specification.
“If you wanna dance just get up and dance like nobody is watching and nobody cares.”
Another Round
A love struck couple drinking their heartbreak away. I originally wrote this song in 2017 with my friend Haley Dawn. It came pretty quick to us and we recorded the scratch tracks shortly after that.
I released that track on an CD called Jackson Hole Raw. A series of studio recorded songs that where far from finished. The track stood out with fans and was definitely on the list of songs to finish for All Good Things.
Another Round really did take a tremendous amount of mental power from me. I’m typically the type of person that won’t revisit creative works. I definitely chase shiny lights and that shows in many unfinished songs or videos.
The next best thing is the newest. Yet, Another Round was beckoning me. I called my friend Jeff King and started the song. I’m glad I did because it started this monster in to record more consistently.
Lost
Monsters and demons! I wish I had the big budget some artists have to create a video for this song. I imagine a wizard of oz style storyline.
Lost is a journey through emotional separation of reality and exploring the feeling of being completely lost in discomfort of it. For many experiencing this disconnect it can be completely debilitating.
Better on Paper
From inside the head of Mrs Havishame. This storyline is one of my favorites. The twist to the song is in the perspective. Vague? I think not! This song is the internal monologue of any selfish human you have known.
Stars Align
It’s hard to think about this song any other way. But I love the cassette style audio in the beginning and the crashing waves at the end.
What ever ties you up in your attempt to love someone; may the stars align with you.
Loving Without You
An ocean side tavern that was once a favorite place to be with a lost/died loved one.
I worked hard to paint a picture in your mind on this one. I’m interested in knowing what you see or think of on this one! Leave a comment with your thoughts!
Until the next blog I think I’ll stop right here! I am super interested in having a discussion with you. Leave a comment below! I’ll reply! Cheers!
This is my annual blog post. I really should do this more often… comment if you think I should!
That’s fun to say and to think about. I’m a huge sci-fi nerd and I kinda like knowing that I live in the future. At least by the standards of every ‘80s sci-fi movie I watched as a kid.
As a kid I wore out the VHS movies I loved! I remember my choices were limited but at the same time we had a huge collection of movies. Still, I gravitated towards maybe a handful of movies. As a Netflix adult today I would be sorely disappointed by our collection.
I’m not sure about but we had 100s of titles to choose from. Every time there was a holiday or somebody’s birthday it was a reason to gift a movie or two. I’m pretty sure we had more titles then Netflix did in their infancy.
From my Hotel gym. I can tell I’m gonna get an exciting pump from this gym with all the options. (Insert sarcasm)
Now in 2021, I have a hard time finding something to commit my watching time too. It’s precious time after all! With all the options I find myself in a never ending cycle of NOPE! Ha!
Can you relate? It’s seems like things are so much better today but at the same time way more complicated! it’s really the same with music too. I wonder if the superstars of yesterday are the last of a dying breed. They ushered in the age of the stolen MP3 and digital format. Today it’s all about quantity over quality. The average listener doesn’t so much care about the artist just the song.
In a way, the way it should be. I wonder if movie producers and writers are feeling the same.
Top Watched Movie’s (as a kid)
#3 Star Wars
Cause it’s pretty awesome! But as a kid I wouldn’t watch the whole movie. I only had enough attention to make it through the Vader Fight scene. That and my mom forgot to press record right away when she recorded it from a TV airing. So I got all the amazing 80s commercials and all! 😂 It would be many years later before I would see the whole movie on DVD.
#2 Rad
My best friend and I used to watch this movie to get all pumped up about riding! His big brother was an avid BMXer and he tried to follow in brother’s footsteps. We used to do some pretty crazy stuff. Broke my arm(the first time) trying to show off to my little sister and her friends after watching this movie! Highly recommend this movie! 😂😂
#1 Back To The Future
Ok!!! I still watch these movies at least once a year! I have tried to get my kids into them with no success. As they are a little slow compared to today’s movies.
But the whole point of my post is to connect the point that the movies from the 80s that represent the future couldn’t have been more wrong and more correct at the same time.
To Wrap it up
I’m ready for 2021 and all the possibilities. Unless those possibilities are another series of lockdowns. Then of course I’m not ready. And that’s that.
