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Clyde Wrenn | The Blue Cliff Record

Songwriting from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
CD, self-released

Tekst: Steve Schmidt

Publicatiedatum: 25 juni 2001

Clyde Wrenn hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where he developed his songwriting and guitar playing skills. On his latest release, 'The Blue Cliff Record', his sound leans towards a spacey folk/acoustic country mix that at times sounds like the Vulgar Boatmen meet the Grateful Dead. 'Opaline' starts the album off in fine fashion and is the disc's most up-tempo tune. After this opening, things slow down and for the most part stay that way until the finale. Wrenn has a penchant for writing of life's and love's struggles as evidenced in songs like 'Sawdust in the Mash'. A happy boy Mr. Wrenn ain't, as he sings "there is evil in love when love is what you need/and when they say my name I'll take another oath/solemn and profane like liquor in my throat." While his songwriting is strong throughout the album, many of the songs tend to blend together because of the lack of variety in pace. Though several of the cuts are really nothing more than instrumental introductions, at 18 songs totaling 60 minutes, the album suffers from being too long. Ultimately, this is mood music for those who believe misery loves to ride with company. As you hop on, be prepared to meet an interesting cast of downtrodden characters. I just wish the scenery offered a little more variety.

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