Restless Ramblin Man

Recorded with some of Northern Ireland's finest session musicians - Clive Culbertson, Aine Whelan, Johnny Scott, Tony Phillips, John Fitzpatrick & Rod McVey - Restless Ramblin' Man offers 12 original tracks from this talented songwriter. It no doubt reflects the influences of artists like John Prine, Steve Earle and Kris Kristofferson but Chris has his own unique style and writing ability that delivers an album that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best. MAVERICK review May 2010 Chris Mc Lernon RESTLESS RAMBLIN' MAN ACM 2010 4.5 stars Already a frontrunner for the best album of 2010, I enjoyed this album too much. Remember his name, for Chris Mc Lernon is an artist who is going places. This twelve track album of self-penned songs are golden nuggets of musical genius. From Northern Ireland, he cites his influences as including Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and Guy Clark. Artists such as these have had such an impact on Chris in the best way possible, as you can hear these greats permeating themselves on many tracks. His previous albums have gained airplay in a number of countries such as Australia, France and the Netherlands and I do not see why this won't continue. The track which I reckon will gain the most airplay, is These Old Whiskey Blues. With a downbeat blues groove about it, this track is played in a country style which sounds mighty fine. This song is one which asks the listener to reflect on past times and literally drink until their legs become weak and the eyes start to water. Long Black Limousine has such a great pace about it that it takes a moment or two to really appreciate how good it is. Sung by someone who is most pleasant to hear, this track couldn't be bettered no matter how many attempts were made by the likes of Sam Phillips or T Bone Burnett. With an Appalachian groove about it, it wouldn't be too foolish to presume that if Roll The Dice included some piano it would sound just like Elton John did in his early days when he was releasing songs such as Tiny Dancer. Chris Mc Lernon is one act who should soon be a household favourite. RH. MAVERICK.