Bramblett Randall

When singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett began compiling the songs that would eventually make up his 12th and newest studio album, Pine Needle Fire, it wasn't with any particular musical or lyrical direction in mind. But viewed through the lens of the dozen tracks on the now completed set, it's apparent there was a theme there all along. A lot of time has passed. Throughout Pine Needle Fire, Bramblett provides a clear-eyed and engagingly detailed study of lives conservative and crooked, loves resilient and vanished and moments that have passed and are also yet to come. He expresses these stories in a voice that is gruff and resolute, but also sympathetic and flecked with just the right amount of southern charm and whimsy. With Pine Needle Fire, Bramblett continues to channel his singular voice and unique storytelling approach and experiences into something insightful, tuneful and incredibly soulful.

Randall är en levande legend. Låtskrivare, sångare, keyboardist - och nästa alla i västvärlden har hört honom. Han har ju spelat med bl.a. Allman Brothers/Gregg Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Robbie<br/>Robertson och Widespread Panic för att nämna några. Under eget namn låter han ju som betankt som en mix av ovanstående, men ett lite uns americana i mixen. Hederlig juke joint rock att dansa och/eller drinka Bud till. En stor musiker. Ett vasst album. Allt på New West.

Bramblett Randall: Meantime (10th Anniversary) [CD]

Bramblett Randall: Pine Needle Fire (Autograph) [2 Vinyl LP]

Bramblett Randall: Bright Spots [CD]

When singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett began compiling the songs that would eventually make up his 12th and newest studio album, Pine Needle Fire, it wasn&#039;t with any particular musical or lyrical direction in mind. But viewed through the lens of the dozen tracks on the now completed set, it&#039;s apparent there was a theme there all along. A lot of time has passed. Throughout Pine Needle Fire, Bramblett provides a clear-eyed and engagingly detailed study of lives conservative and crooked, loves resilient and vanished and moments that have passed and are also yet to come. He expresses these stories in a voice that is gruff and resolute, but also sympathetic and flecked with just the right amount of southern charm and whimsy. With Pine Needle Fire, Bramblett continues to channel his singular voice and unique storytelling approach and experiences into something insightful, tuneful and incredibly soulful.

These are the stories of everyday joy and pain that came to me over the last few years. An awareness of mortality and the fragility of life has settled in me and all these songs grew from those feelings. The record came out even better than I had hoped because all the players brought their brilliant skills and their love for this music into the sessions. The songs grew from my basement demos into beautiful pieces of a big, year's long puzzle. We called this record Paradise Breakdown because it has the feel of beauty and hope running up against pain and loss. The dark humor that runs throughout makes me happy. I feel honored to have been present for the birth of these beauties.