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'The music is finely crafted and easy listening, but at root the songs of Wayne Hamilton are about story. Each song is a story simply told...one might imagine Hamilton sitting by a campfire, a small but interested group of campers listening at his knee. Hamilton's music would fit well into an easy listening format on radio. Even when it rocks, it's quiet and comfortable. The style is broad and eclectic, drawing from several genres, yet the sound is unified and cohesive. The combination of Hamilton's writing and vocal skills with the fine musicianship of his band make Lucky That Way a comfortable, enjoyable listen. '~ Bob MacKenzie, Canadian Critic 'Listening to Lucky That Way is like going back to the 60s...Wayne Hamilton, with his debut album, is a member of that generation; but he took from its music the smooth and soft rather than the jagged edge of the protest songs. These are honest and simple songs that make this recording a voice that stands out and far from the typical revivals and some of the new folk productions.
The arrangements [include] acoustic guitar, harmonica, a banjo [in] songs that tell of everyday life and of classic feelings.
Hamilton's voice is between the country western singer and folk [singer] and brings us...an honest repertoire of songs, among which 'The Wooden Floor' and 'Lucky that way' stand out...
...if you wanna be dazed, listen to Lucky That Way.'~ Roberto Menabo, Bluestime.it (Italy) 'Lucky That Way is a great CD!'~ Steve Jerrett, KOPN radio, Columbia, MO |
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