JESSE AYCOCK – Jesse Aycock (CD)

JESSE AYCOCK – Jesse Aycock (CD)

Horton Records 065 – Released 04.16.2021

As a versatile multi-instrumentalist, Tulsa’s Jesse Aycock is an in-demand sideman who has lent his talents to several national acts over the years, while also being a member of Hard Working Americans, a supergroup that featured Todd Snider, Neal Casal, Dave Schools, Duane Trucks, and Chad Staehly. He’s also recorded and toured with Elizabeth Cook, The Secret Sisters, and many others.  With this self-titled release, Jesse stands center stage with thirteen beautifully executed songs, showcasing his soulful, signature blend of masterful musicianship, poetic lyricism, and thoughtful songwriting.  Listeners won’t be disappointed with the album’s exploration of Jesse’s myriad influences.  The lovely, mournful “Sadder Than a Sunset” reflects his acoustic, country-folk roots, while “Past Life” rocks a deep topic with an upbeat pop sensibility and “Under The Gun” swirls with a psychedelic refrain.

Recommended if you like: Gram Parsons, Neal Casal, Neil Young, Ryan Adams

1. Shed The Light
2. I’m A Wreck
3. In Light
4. Passing Days
5. High Hopes
6. Sadder Than A Sunset
7. Past Life
8. Roll South
9. Second Chances Better Luck
10. Broken Rhymes
11. Snow Angel
12. Under The Gun
13. Woodland Park

Jesse Aycock – guitar, lap steel, pedal steel, keys, Mellotron, vocals
Paddy Ryan – drums
Aaron Boehler – bass
John Fullbright – keys
Jason Crosby – keys, strings
Lauren Barth – backing vocals
Allison Moorer – backing vocals
Jason Weinheimer – backing vocals

All songs written by Jesse Aycock – Eyelid Sky Publishing (SESAC)
Produced by Jesse Aycock & Jason Weinheimer
Engineered & Mixed by Jason Weinheimer
Assistant Engineering by Zach Reeves
Mastered by Ryan Foster at Foster Mastering
Recorded at Fellowship Hall Sound
Additional Tracking at Paradise Studio at Grand Lake (Tia Juana, OK) – engineered by Jason Weinheimer, Feel Music Studios (Los Angeles, CA) – engineered by Eric Krasno, Laughing Tiger Studios (San Rafael, CA) – engineered by Ari Rios
Artwork & Layout by Nathan D. Price (Brinka)
This album is dedicated to Neal Casal
Special thanks to Curt Mangan Strings / Fender / Guitar House of Tulsa / Independent Record Stores