Chris Mc Lernon
Somewhere Down The Road
A few years on and further down the road finds the release of Chris’ second album aptly entitled...
‘ Somewhere Down The Road’
A more ‘sparse’ recording than its’ predecessor it’s a collection of another 12 songs all written by Chris and co- produced at Shindig studio’s in Coleraine with Kevin Reid.
It is however no less an album! With several up-tempo numbers, a few fox trot‘s and of course a couple of very strong ballads it presents the listener with a very well balanced creation.
Songs like the up-tempo opening country/newgrass and title track ‘Somewhere Down The Road’ and then the more 'old style' country song ‘Another Drink’ prepare you nicely for the rest of the album.
The philosophical ‘Roll The Dice’ and the humorous ‘What’s Gotten Into You Tonight’ have a more alt.country style and delivery but blend in perfectly with the good old country dance songs ‘I Aint Goin’ To Work Today’ and ‘Country Truck Driving Man’.
Old Hank’s never too far from the scene either as his influence can be heard on the super tracks ‘Too Long Gone’ and ‘If I Just Had the Time’ while the ballads ‘She’s Leaving Home’ and ‘All That I Can Do’ display a warm acoustic style with a gentle plaintive vocal.
The whole album has an over-all acoustic feel complimented with some beautiful twin fiddles and tight vocal harmonies with some really nice guitar/steel and Dobro licks here and there which add a little colour ...
musicians include:
Drums: Tony Phillips / Bass: Clive Culbertson and Jeff Craig /Acoustics: Anthony Toner/ Fiddle: John Fitzpatrick/ Electric guitar,Dobro and Pedal Steel: Al Mc Quilken/ Piano: James ‘Cloudy’ Henry /Harmonies: Noel Mc Keary/ Electric guitar: Jeff Mc Cooke.
Recorded at Shindig studios. Coleraine 028703 42591
Produced by Chris Mc Lernon / Kevin Reid
A great follow up album to ‘Hands Of Time’ and great additions to any set of songs especially as Chris prepares to take to the road with his new exciting band where, he informs me, they will perform a lot of his own material alongside songs from artists who have influenced and inspired him over the years. Songs by Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Chip Taylor, Steve Earle and a few others.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.songwriterforums.com/chrismclernon/
Track List:
1. Somewhere Down The Road
2. Another Drink
3. She's Leavin' Home
4. I Aint Goin' To Work Today
5. Roll The Dice
6. If I Just Had The Time
7. Country Truck Driving Man
8. It's Not Easy (getting over you)
9. We Aint Goin' Nowhere (on a merry-go-round)
10. What's Gotten Into You Tonight
11. Too Long Gone
12. All That I Can Do
Other Genres:
Somewhere Down The Road
A few years on and further down the road finds the release of Chris’ second album aptly entitled...
‘ Somewhere Down The Road’
A more ‘sparse’ recording than its’ predecessor it’s a collection of another 12 songs all written by Chris and co- produced at Shindig studio’s in Coleraine with Kevin Reid.
It is however no less an album! With several up-tempo numbers, a few fox trot‘s and of course a couple of very strong ballads it presents the listener with a very well balanced creation.
Songs like the up-tempo opening country/newgrass and title track ‘Somewhere Down The Road’ and then the more 'old style' country song ‘Another Drink’ prepare you nicely for the rest of the album.
The philosophical ‘Roll The Dice’ and the humorous ‘What’s Gotten Into You Tonight’ have a more alt.country style and delivery but blend in perfectly with the good old country dance songs ‘I Aint Goin’ To Work Today’ and ‘Country Truck Driving Man’.
Old Hank’s never too far from the scene either as his influence can be heard on the super tracks ‘Too Long Gone’ and ‘If I Just Had the Time’ while the ballads ‘She’s Leaving Home’ and ‘All That I Can Do’ display a warm acoustic style with a gentle plaintive vocal.
The whole album has an over-all acoustic feel complimented with some beautiful twin fiddles and tight vocal harmonies with some really nice guitar/steel and Dobro licks here and there which add a little colour ...
musicians include:
Drums: Tony Phillips / Bass: Clive Culbertson and Jeff Craig /Acoustics: Anthony Toner/ Fiddle: John Fitzpatrick/ Electric guitar,Dobro and Pedal Steel: Al Mc Quilken/ Piano: James ‘Cloudy’ Henry /Harmonies: Noel Mc Keary/ Electric guitar: Jeff Mc Cooke.
Recorded at Shindig studios. Coleraine 028703 42591
Produced by Chris Mc Lernon / Kevin Reid
A great follow up album to ‘Hands Of Time’ and great additions to any set of songs especially as Chris prepares to take to the road with his new exciting band where, he informs me, they will perform a lot of his own material alongside songs from artists who have influenced and inspired him over the years. Songs by Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Chip Taylor, Steve Earle and a few others.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.songwriterforums.com/chrismclernon/
Track List:
1. Somewhere Down The Road
2. Another Drink
3. She's Leavin' Home
4. I Aint Goin' To Work Today
5. Roll The Dice
6. If I Just Had The Time
7. Country Truck Driving Man
8. It's Not Easy (getting over you)
9. We Aint Goin' Nowhere (on a merry-go-round)
10. What's Gotten Into You Tonight
11. Too Long Gone
12. All That I Can Do
Other Genres:
- COUNTRY: Traditional Country
- COUNTRY: Bluegrass
- TYPE: ACOUSTIC