Luke Bell [2016]

by Luke Bell

Overview

Country throwback Luke Bell has a couple of independent records kicking around, but this excellent self-titled release will likely serve as his introduction to most. The Wyoming native crisscrossed the country a handful of times before settling in Nashville, where his old-school honky tonk charm won him a deal with the Thirty Tigers agency. Made up of cuts from his second LP, 2014's Don't Mind If I Do, and a handful of newly recorded songs, the album presents Bell as a classic country drifter with the spirit of Buck Owens and the wit of Roger Miller. While his vintage approach may recall some of country music's golden eras, Bell rises above other young, retro-inspired acts on the strength of his memorable songwriting. Highlights like the marvelous "Where Ya Been?" and the wily "Glory and the Grace" prove that Bell is a high-caliber tunesmith first, though his charismatic delivery seals the deal. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	09/02/2016
Label:	Bill Hill
UPC:	0696859969980

Tracks

1. Sometimes
2. All Blue
3. Where Ya Been?
4. Hold Me
5. Loretta
6. Working Man's Dream
7. Glory and the Grace
8. The Bullfighter
9. Ragtime Troubles
10. The Great Pretender

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Luke Bell   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica
Jimmy Lester   Drums
Dave Roe   Bass
Micah Hulscher   Organ,Piano,Accordion
Steve Daly   Guitar,Guitar (Steel)
Casey Driscoll   Fiddle
Caitlin Rose   Vocals (Background)
Brett Resnick   Guitar (Steel)
Dave Spiker   Bass
Jem Cohen   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Mark Tindle   Project Manager
James Cerreta   A&R
Andrija Tokic   Producer
Luke Bell   Composer
Matt Bury   Project Manager
John Baldwin   Mastering
Neill Smith   A&R
Laura Partain   Photography
Laila Bengharsa   Design,Artwork