 David Lee Bryant
 Country Blues Boy
 Review by Gary Hill

With an album title like County Blues Boy, the plot of the disc would seem to be laid bare. While there is definitely accuracy in the title, the blues sound isn’t all that frequently heard in this set. David Lee Bryant seems to have created a sound that sits fairly firmly in the vein of old-school country, but hints at other sounds as diverse as jam band music. More often than not, mostly because of the vocals, the music here calls to mind the Rolling Stones’ various forays into country territory. Perhaps the best part about the combination of sounds, though, is that, although it works towards rock music and pop music, it never leans in the direction of the modern pop-oriented country music. That allows this set to have a unique and tasty flavor. David Lee Bryant has created a work that stands tall. It’s not perfect, but it doesn’t miss that mark by far.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2011 Volume 5 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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