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If Jason Ross is a grunge singer/songwriter,
then so are Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Richard Buckner and
Sam Beam of Iron & Wine. On day&nightdriving, produced
by Brian Paulson (Wilco, Son Volt, Beck, Uncle Tupelo and Slint’s
influential cult classic Spiderland) Ross delivers a compelling
set of songs that lives up to its dichotomous title. The album
combines surging, dark, rock anthems like the first single “Last
Kiss,” the ringing Gaelic guitars of “Was a Ghost” and
the heavy swagger of “Break the Spell,” with the
Americana roots feel of the country-flavored swamp stomp “Dreaming
Against Me” and the twangy slide guitar on “Upside
Down.”
For those only familiar with Seven Mary Three from the hit “Cumbersome,” they
will be surprised by the band’s new direction. It’s
an album about reconciling a career in a rock group with home
life, and balancing commitments to band mates with those of
family, in a highly personal, reflective, yet raw and honest
work. |
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