Notes of blue

"Son Volt return with a blues and folk-inspired trip into the dark underbelly of Middle America - Jay Farrar's output over the years, be it with alt-country innovators Uncle Tupelo, as a solo travelling troubadour of sorts and of course with various incarnations of Son Volt have much in common".

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"Farrar is still a commanding vocalist, his guitar work remains powerful and muscular, and this new edition of Son Volt (Mark Spencer on bass, slide guitar, and piano, Gary Hunt on fiddle, Jason Kardong on pedal steel, and Jacob Edwards on drums) sounds taut and convincing. But despite diving into the blues, ultimately Notes of Blue sounds like territory that Farrar has explored before, and this never connects with the strength of his best work. Committed fans and casual admirers will find Notes of Blue worth a listen, but ultimately this is the work of an artist who has done better with similar ingredients in the past".

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