This record is soulful, authentic, gritty, very funny and very confident. It also is stealthily pop gold. Paul Cauthen has chops and is also interesting. Johnny Cash meets Rihanna plus Dr. John.
Diane Cluck was my first up-close encounter with a songwriter who was unabashed by her need to express her talent. Sidewalk Cafe, NYC circa 2001. This record brings me back; as brilliant as ever.
I just really really love this. I think it is because I am jealous of the easy virtuosity and the enthusiasm. I never knew I was a Midwestern emo guy until I found it on Bandcamp from Singapore!