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The Jared Stout Band

Heavy From the Sky

Review by Gary Hill

This release is considered alt country, and I suppose that makes sense. There are definitely both alternative rock and country elements at play here. I think that you'll probably make out a lot of jam band sound and more. This works well from start to finish, although I think had they moved a few songs around a little, it would be a stronger album.

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Track by Track Review
Runnin' Through the Shadows
There is a real Allman Brothers kind of vibe to this country leaning instrumental jam.
Home Sweet Home

Country, rock and the blues seem to merge on this track. It has some great energy. Harmonica is a nice touch. The whole tune really rocks.

Luck

More of a mellow country sound is on the menu here. This has a nice groove and some class. It's not what I'd consider a standout, though.

Cost

This balladic number is more of alternative rock tune. It still has some roots music in the mix. I really dig the bluesy guitar work on this a lot.

Lady in Red

There is a cool energy and groove to this cut. It has a real jam band kind of feeling to it. This has some awesome guitar soloing along with some smoking hot harmonica wailing.

...Morning Kisses

Slow moving balladic stuff is the order of business here. It has a real down-home vibe to it. There are some bluesy angles to this, but it also gets closer to a mainstream pop rock zone.

One Shot

A blues rocking grind with a lot of country in the mix is the concept here.

Trouble

This energetic groove has more of an alternative rock meets jam band vibe. This one of my favorites here. It just works so well.

Outside of You

Another with more of that mainstream vibe on display, this is a little slower than the last one. It has some cool grooves and hints of roots music. I think if they had switched the last two tracks it would have made for a stronger closing, but this works pretty well.

 
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