On this first release by Dave Gleason's Wasted Days. Dave Gleason and group create an honest and raw mix of classic outlaw and So. Cal. country-rock music, with hints of bluegrass for good measure. A bit of Waylon, a dash... more » of Byrds and a goodly amount of The Flying Burrito Brothers and there you have it. There are moments where Gleason lets loose with some edgy and wild guitar work here and there, but for sure this is 'pedal-steel-powered, soul-sprinkled, country-fried rock-and-roll' (Chris Baty - East Bay Express) through and through.« less
On this first release by Dave Gleason's Wasted Days. Dave Gleason and group create an honest and raw mix of classic outlaw and So. Cal. country-rock music, with hints of bluegrass for good measure. A bit of Waylon, a dash of Byrds and a goodly amount of The Flying Burrito Brothers and there you have it. There are moments where Gleason lets loose with some edgy and wild guitar work here and there, but for sure this is 'pedal-steel-powered, soul-sprinkled, country-fried rock-and-roll' (Chris Baty - East Bay Express) through and through.
"Dave Gleason's Wasted Days cd has just made it on my top 10 list. Dave Gleason and his band have truely brought back outlaw music at it's finest, kept it real and made it their own. I love me some country music, make it old, new, blue grass or alt. I sure hope we keep getting more people who are hip to the old sounds and keep it alive. Dave Gleason's Wasted Days will make Waylon, Willie and even Gram happy. If i'm not mistaken this is Dave Gleason's Wasted days debut CD besides. Hot ,Sweet, Cool, keep it up!"
Get Wasted with Dave
robert hamilton | Tracy,CA | 07/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Have seen this group live a few times,AAA Class act.Not many cats love and live the guitar as much as Dave Gleason does.
Alot of brothers are still going through the motions but Sir Dave still belielves in the power of a 6 string and is not afraid to take you on his journey.Grab this cd and enjoy and prey that Dave and his Wasted posse follows this one up with a double live release.They are that good."
These cats are the real poop!
Steve Barr | Sun City West, AZ United States | 11/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"All I can say is buy this CD and you won't be disappointed! Check them out live sometime if you get a chance. Forget all the Graham Parsons/Buck Owens comparisions...this band as original as it gets these days. Rock solid rhythym section and profound lyrics. ...."
A thoroughly enjoyable album
Steve Barr | 12/03/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Skillful musicianship and solid tunes, both fun and earnest, set this album apart from most of the year's releases. Mr. Gleason and band's enthusiasm and willingness to entertain with their versatility, range and heart make this an impressive, enjoyable, must-have CD."
Dave Gleason's Wasted Days
deadly | San fran, cal | 08/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Counrty rock with soul! The true California sound.
Beautiful harmonies intertwined with acoustic guitar, b-bender guitar, pedal steel, soulful bass, tasteful drumming and sweet yet tearful lyrics. Wonderful ...
what more could you ask for? A couple of gems right off the back were "Serge Gains" "Soft Shoe" and "Flowers Picked"I can't wait to see what they do next!"