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Click for a larger view Daylight fades faster, night lasts longer and the air has a crisp edge to it The green leaves are starting to turn yellow, red and orange.  This gives the land a renewed beauty.

The  second album by singer/songwriter Heather Fay was recently released.    Dubbed a country album but it is much more than acoustic country.   The songs do have a very country feel but also proudly proclaim a folk edge and pop sensibility and dare I say a little rock n roll attitude.   This is music for everyone not just the fan of one genre, a true crossover album. The songs are well crafted and each tells a story all the while keeping top notch playing and musicianship to guide the lyrics and Heathers vocals.    Vocally pleasing Heather’s voice on the surface sounds very sweet and innocent but there is a sadness and wisdom that subtly come through at just the right moments.   Each track is very good, all well written musically and lyrically but I do have my personal favorites.    The lead track, "Drive You Out Of My Mind" instantly had me hooked and anxious to hear the rest of the album.   The guitar hook carries the vocals and melody wonderfully.    "Scr

Click for a larger view Those who feel the breath of sadness Sit down next to me Those who find they're touched by madness Sit down next to me Those who find themselves ridiculous Sit down next to me In love, in fear, in hate, in tears ~~James "Sit Down"

Click for a larger view I can look through the bars and see the outside world But still I am trapped alone I can breathe the fresh air and feel the sun But still I am trapped alone I can talk to people But still I am trapped alone

Click for a larger view Click for a larger view Autumn's wind blows with a barbed chill The leaves expose their inner colors Then collapse to the ground Destined to be trampled into oblivion