Matt Bauer – The Jessamine County Book Of The Living (2011)
Kentucky born, recording artist and songwriter, Matt Bauer is awaiting the release of his second album, The Jessamine County Book of the Living, with Crossbill Records, on June 7, 2011. Bauer’s style could be described as neo-industrial-folk and his vocal delivery, on this new album, can best be articulated as a raspy whisper that makes Bill Anderson sound like a hardcore screamer. The album is a ten song venture into experimental sound that mixes the bluegrass twang of a banjo with the ethereal sounds of an orchestra that seems as though it slipped into Kentucky’s own Mammoth Caves spiraled into hell and is now playing its way out. In fact, the inspiration for the album comes from the natural landscape and world that is so prevalent in most of Kentucky.White Bluff, Nashville, and the rest of Middle Tennessee, Matt Bauer will never be a pop sensation or even a household name with the artistic expressions found on his soon to be released album, The Jessamine County Book of the Living; however, those music listeners whom truly respect artistic integrity and venture of the beaten path off musical tastes may just find a diamond in the rough with Matt Bauer. It is extremely difficult not to respect an artist who takes the chances and pushes the boundaries of music that Matt Bauer does. You will either love or hate this music there is very little in between so decide for yourself and check out Matt Bauer’s album, when it drops on June 7, 2011.
