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Jubal Lee
Young's songs are reckless, deep and spiritual, meticulously crafted and delivered
by an amazing voice that can go in a heartbeat from a falsetto whisper to a lions
roar.
The only son of singer-songwriter Steve
Young (Seven Bridges Road, Lonesome Onry and Mean) and Terrye Newkirk (My
Oklahoma, Come Home, Daddy), Jubal grew up around the best of the 70's and 80's
Country, Folk, and Bluegrass artists, who happened to be his parents amazing
circle of famous and infamous friends.
Young has experienced life's darker sides, yet transcends
them in his songs. Along the way, he came up with a unique sound that encompasses
the diverse styles of the musically fertile Southland, but with a genius for
intelligent lyrics and wry humor that is altogether fresh.
Jubal Lee Young is a musical force to watch for. Intrinsically
talented, this Nashville native's newest, self-titled CD is seamlessly lined
with his original writing, an exciting voice and sound that instills a thrill
to the adventure. Here is no complacent effort: you feel him stretch with a
motivation instilled from the sheer joy of survival, berating the corrupt, bewildered
by loss, yearning to love and to realize some exalted goal. His is a voice both
commanding and free, attached to a decent conscience, a fierce mind, and set
to the kind of melody that imbeds itself long after the song is heard.
Jubal Lee Young has learned from the greats, first-
hand, right there at the kitchen table. You can hear it. He's the real deal.
"Jubal Lee Young" is available now through
CD Baby.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/juballeeyoung
"Jubal
Lee Young makes genuine top class Americana country-rock; melodic, story-telling
and attention-seeking. It reminds me of a young Steve Earle and I'm convinced
that this is just the beginning of a smashing career....."
- Magnus Sundell, Trots Allt
"...Jubal Lee Young, whose smart, tough-nosed music
has made him one of Nashville's most buzzed-about-up-and-comers."
- Peter Cooper, The Tennessean
"He's such a great singer... I think the songs
are real, real good. I am a fan."
- Mary Gauthier, Singer/Songwriter
"Open Letter to Steve Young: Hey man, your boy
rocks!"
- Kevin Welch, Singer/Songwriter
"His songs imply a reckless background, and when
he bites into a Dylanesque rocker like "Greed Is the Creed," he shows
a fierceness that can't be faked."
- Michael McCall, Nashville Scene
"Young's vocals are strong and one is reminded
at times of a young Steve Earle."
"...echoes of Steve Stills in his
heyday."
- Paul Kerr, AmericanaUK.com
"Here you have one of the finest singers that the
Americana genre has produced. He's got that elusive thing, a sound.
When he opens his mouth, what comes out just sounds good."
- Frank Goodman, puremusic.com
"Jubal goes out on the edge and doesn't just survive,
He triumphs. There is an acceptance of The Great What Is, an unflinching attitude
that blossoms into a flat-out joy in being alive."
- David Olney, Singer/Songwriter
"[Young] follows the steps of his father, folding
folk and rock into gritty tunes that embody the spirit of vintage '70s country
soul."
- Kathy Justice, Independent Weekly
"It is extremely difficult to classify Jubal Lee
Young's music on his new album. There are some strong singer/songwriter-influences
meeting rootsy country-rock with a little bit of blues and Irish folk. But,
hey, you can call it what you want - It's a bloody great album!"
Steve
Braun, Home Of Rock
"Jubal
Lee Young has created a classic, timeless album, with the emphasis on traditional
singer-songwriter rock, with a little bit of plain ol' country music thrown
in, a small nod to some Texas-blues, and a great love for classic, hook-laden
pop music. And for once, the sound really matches the songs in quality - Brilliant!"
Ola
Karlsson, Smålandsposten
"...you wouldn't need to know anything
about Jubal Lee Young's antecedents to recognize a major talent here."
- Richard Dobson, Singer/Songwriter
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