Wicked Twisted Road

by Reckless Kelly

Overview

One might argue that Reckless Kelly is good at a lot of the same things other alternative country bands excel in. They've got the same nice rootsy mix of acoustic-electric instruments, and a scruffy sounding singer to deliver world-weary lyrics. But there's a difference on Wicked Twisted Road, and that's in how the band -- guitarist David Abeyta, fiddler Cody Braun, singer Willy Braun, bassist Jimmy McFeeley, and percussionist Jay Nazz -- puts it all together. From the get-go, the band shows its ability to deliver songs like the title track and "Dogtown" in the most natural, unaffected manner. The latter unwinds at a nice, lazy pace perfectly suited for Willy's vocal and harmonica solo. In other words, Reckless Kelly never gives one the impression that it's striking an alternative country pose consisting of one part talent and two parts attitude. The band also knows how to stretch itself stylistically. "Seven Nights in Eire" offers a surprising mix of Celtic and country and blending fiddles and steel guitar, while "Sixgun" offers brash, country-rock. If Wicked Twisted Road is a tale of life and love on the road, then Reckless Kelly has told it well. Fans will appreciate the solid effort, while everyone else -- who's never quite gotten around to checking out the band -- will find it a nice introduction. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/08/2005
Label:	Sugar Hill
UPC:	0015891399225

Tracks

1. Wicked Twisted Road
2. Dogtown
3. Seven Nights in Eire
4. A Lot to Ask
5. Motel Cowboy Show
6. These Tears
7. Sixgun
8. Nobody Haunts Me Like You
9. Wretched Again
10. Broken Heart
11. Stick Around
12. Baby's Got a Whole Lot More
13. Wicked Twisted Road (Reprise)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Reckless Kelly   Primary Artist
Jimmy McFeeley   Bass
Robin English   Vocals (Background),Guest Artist
Cody Braun   Fiddle,Mandolin,Harmonica,Vocals (Background)
David Abeyta   Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String)
Jay Nazz   Drums,Percussion
Willy Braun   Piano,Vocals,Harmonium,Mellotron,Percussion,Hi String Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Kevin Welch   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Cody Braun   Composer
Reckless Kelly   Video
David Abeyta   Composer,Video Editor
Jim DeMain   Mastering
Pinto Bennett   Composer
Matthew Fuller   Photography
Muzzie Braun   Composer
Willy Braun   Composer
Steve Wilkison   Design,Authoring
Sue Meyer   Package Design