Pete Best: Lead Vocals, Rythym Guitar*******
Bart "Bama" Reese: Mandolin, Cowbell, Washboard, Vocals******
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Don Whalen: Bass Guitar, Vocals******
Jason Heiser: Drums, Vocals*******
Influences
Johnny Cash, Hank Sr, Wilco, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Drive-By Truckers, Widespread Panic, Merle Haggard, Taj Mahal, Muddy Waters, The Band, Neil Young, Ben Harper, GRAM PARSONS.
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Album Reviews
Review from Robert Oermann in MUSIC ROW -
PETE BEST/Built To Last Writer: Pete Best; Producer: Wayne Baird; Publisher: none listed; PB (track) (www.myspace.com/petebestcountry) -Not to be confused with the former Beatles drummer of the same name, this guy is a hillbilly singer all the way. The title tune to his CD is a strong, upbeat contender that contrasts the changing times around him with the enduring nature of his love. I'm impressed with the maturity and craftsmanship of his songwriting as well as the strength and range of his singing voice. I definitely hear star quality. Why isn't this man on a major label?
"Peterbuilt" sticks with the tried and true formula that has served the country music genre so well for so many years. Presenting seven tales of love gone bad, drinking, being broke, and getting made a fool of, Peterbuilt delivers a great sounding record that would make Nashville proud. Whether you like classic or modern country music, I think "Peterbuilt" is going to do it for you. Kicking off with The Empty Bottle, the pedal steel immediately sets the mood and there's pure country misery in the singer's voice as he sings "twice removed, I'm feeling blue, I'd rather sleep on the sidewalk, than sleep next to you. It's never quite enough, just to throw out my stuff. You had to talk about my ma, and sell my baseball cards. So I have to drink all day, just to take my mind away. I don't care what people say; I know she’ll never love me anyway. You'll see my name in the obituary, before you ever see a wedding day." In true country tradition, most of the songs have themes that most regular folks can relate to. Hell, probably more people than will admit to it have been screwed over by a vindictive ex-lover. And who hasn't drunk to forget? Feel Like A Fool follows along the same lines. It's about a girl who leaves a guy, but not before she cleans him out. It’s classic country. It reminds me of the Amazing Rhythm Aces, if anybody remembers them. It also reminded me a little of Hank Williams. Its slower tempo and harmonies, along with the pedal steel, almost gives it a "high lonesome" sound. It doesn't quite reach that level, but it's close enough that I'm sure they could do it, no problem. One of my favorites is Heaven. Its bouncy bass line and catchy melody make this the toe-tapping sing-along song on the record. There are more harmonies on the “Eaglesque” Times Like These, which have a hint of The Best of My Love to them. Half Way takes "a green pill to keep my heart rate down, and I take a blue one to help me get up and get around. Exercise a little each day and at nighttime I drink it away. Life ain't nothing but a mix of the in between. Guess I'll meet myself halfway, hope to see another day. I got a pocket full of cash and a mailbox filled with bills that I have to pay. It's the end of the month. It all comes at once, but I'm going out drinking anyway. I wrote a check for the phone and threw the other bills away." It's country prioritizing at its best.
The production on this album is excellent. It has a great commercial sound, without sounding too slick. Pedal steel, dobro, banjo, fiddle, piano and the guitar all have a real presence. Vocals are mixed front and center. The whole recording has a nice room-filling sound.
Like I said upfront, if you like country music, I think you're definitely going to like "Peterbuilt" from Peterbuilt. The songwriting is strong and the playing is superb. I think I can say with confidence, these guys are the real deal.
Chesapeake Music Monthly
by Michael Macey
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. I have included a video talking about the record, hope you enjoy it! Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
HELLO MY NEW MY SPACE FRIEND, THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP & SUPPORT, ITS MUCH APPREICATED.
WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE, STOP BY MY SITE AND GIVE A LISTEN TO MY NEW CD ( BACK TO MY ROOTS ) THE RAIN & ROCKBOTTOM ARE DEDICATED TO VICTIMS OF THE FLOODS & FAILING ECONOMY & THREE NEW SONGS WHERE JUST ADDED TO THE LIST……
LEAVE A COMMENT OF YOUR THOUGHTS ON WHAT YOU HEARD.
It was great to hear you again at Red Eye's last Thursday...another great performance to be sure. It would be nice if you could get back up this way a little more often but hey, it is what it is.
Good luck to you Pete...and to the rest of the guys as well.
My debut single ROLLIN' IN THE HEY is currently #83 on the Music Row Breakout Chart and is poised to move into the top 75 WITH A BULLET!!!. Request it at your local radio station today and CLICK ON THE ALBUM COVER BELOW TO BUY THE ENTIRE CD FOR A LIMITED TIME FOR ONLY $5.00.
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