CD Contest: Will Hoge's Draw The Curtains

Contest Closed

Will Hoge's brilliant album Draw The Curtains has been on constant rotation at my house in recent weeks. I have an extra copy of the CD to give away. You can read my review of the album here and the contest details (and mp3) are below.

The Prize:

1 copy of Will Hoge's Draw The Curtains CD

The Rules:

Comment to this entry with your email address and the name of your favorite male singer right now (as opposed to "of all time"). You may also email me to enter, but comments are preferred.

Note: This contest is open to everyone and anyone, but all contestants must enter with a valid email address in order to qualify. The winner of the contest will also be required to provide me with their full name and postal address. Your contact information will only be used for shipping purposes, but it is required in order to qualify.

The Deadline:

The contest will end on Friday, June 13th. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email.

Go now go! And tell others.

Contest Closed

Will Hoge: Draw The Curtains

Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge lists Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Van Morrison, and Neil Young as his musical influences, but names Otis Redding as his favorite singer of all time. This equal affection for folk and soul music is very apparent on Hoge's brilliant 2007 release Draw The Curtains. I hesitate to give any singer such a high compliment, but Hoge's voice and style often reminds me of Richie Havens.



A piano quietly follows Hoge's richly textured voice through the opening verse of "When I Can Afford To Lose" before the song segues into a lusher arrangement adorned with soft strings and the occasional blast of harmonica. "These Were The Days" takes on a faster roots rock tempo, and the quasi ballad "Dirty Little War" is the perfect blend of Americana instrumentation and soul wail. Hoge plays electric guitar as if it were lap steel.

"Silver Or Gold" digs into a deeper blues-rock burrow embellished with piano, gospel organ, and Hoge's expressive howls. The catchy "Sex, Lies And Money" perks things up briefly before "I'm Sorry" slides softly into melancholia on a sweet breeze of fiddle. The vocal resemblance to Richie Havens is especially apparent on the soulful title track.

Will Hoge - Silver Or Gold (mp3 expired)

Will Hoge Official Site
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