Son Volt's Farrar Is 'At His Absolute Songwriting Peak'

Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - All over the press are raving about Son Volt's Jay Farrar and the band's new album 'American Central Dust,' out July 7 on Rounder Records. Here's what we've been hearing:

'Finds Farrar at his absolute songwriting peak.'
-American Songwriter (4-stars)

Farrar is 'an eloquent, thought-provoking dude, whether describing a true-life nautical disaster ('Sultana'), lamenting industrial America's decline ('When the Wheels Don't Move') or pondering mortality via Keith Richards ('Cocaine and Ashes').'
-Spin

'Mixing its trademark raw and plaintive sound with bar stool prophesies, Son Volt once again tackles complex contemporary issues through the aural simplicity of the heartland.'
-Paste.com

'His body of work ranks among the finest in contemporary country and rock and roll.'
-Aquarium Drunkard

'Brings Farrar back to simpler, sturdy and ultimately more powerful ground.'
-Relix

Farrar frequently tackles complex topics in his songs, and the material on the new album may be some of his strongest yet, with topics as varied as cocaine, maritime tragedies, gas prices and Keith Richards. Pulling spirit from touchstones like the Flying Burrito Brothers, 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' and the Rolling Stones 'Beggars Banquet,' the new album refines the bands robust sound, harkening back to the melodic clarity of their debut album 'Trace.'
For more on the new album and tour dates: https://www.shorefire.com/clients/sonvolt