Scotland Barr Discography of CDs

Scotland Barr discography Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags find their proper groove somewhere between classic rock power chords and rustic alternative country on All the Great Aviators Agree. Between Barr's gravelly voice, word-weary lyrics, and Zach Hinkelman's electric guitar, "Fall Hard" and "Don't Get Too Heavy" may sound slightly familiar to anyone who enjoyed the roots rock and jam band explosion during the 1990s (think Blues Traveler or perhaps the the Wallflowers). While Barr's lyrics may be more down to earth than Bob Dylan's, he is nonetheless committed to the heavier side of the singer/songwriter tradition (one song even name drops Leonard Cohen). Other songs, like "Dirty Old Waltz," are heavily supported by Bryan Daste's steel and Chris Hubbard's piano. Barr's gravely vocal style also leans more heavily toward the alternative country side (think Jay Farrar of Son Volt). While the two sides, rock and alternative country, may seem far apart, Barr's voice and the lyrical textures pull all of the odds and ends together on All the Great Aviators Agree. The songwriting and arrangements are strong, though Barr's lyrics often attempt to say too much, too cleverly. Also, Barr's vocals, the dominant sound on the album, may seem overly familiar to some alternative country listeners. Overall, though, All the Great Aviators Agree should find a comfortable niche within the alternative country family. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags is a Portland, Oregon band that is redefining "Roots" by exploring their own. This is a roots-rock band that is as likely to draw inspiration from The Beach Boys and Warren Zevon as they are from Merle Haggard or Gram Parsons. Jangly pop, gut-bucket country, urban folk, 60's psychedelia and straight up rock collide in a mid-air collision, creating a compelling clamor that has been called "West Coast Roots." ALL THE GREAT AVIATORS AGREE is ...

Scotland Barr songs Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags Scotlandbarr Where the collective unconscious meets a dusty west coast reality, Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags live, write and play. Gritty songs float between an old school 60/70's songwriter aesthetic and a contemporary alt-country Americana furnace blast. Their songs burn with a ...

Scotland Barr CD discography Recording information: Jordan Korach's Green Room; The Magic Closet, Portland, OR. Personnel: Scotland Barr & the Slow Drags (vocals); Scott Barr Mortiz (vocals, acoustic guitar); Zach Hinkelman (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Bryan Daste (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Mont Chris Hubbard (piano, keyboards, background vocals); Jordan Korach (electric bass); Andrew Nelson (drums). Audio Mixer: Bryan Daste.