MYSTERY TRAIN
''LOVE LOST''
2001
57:29
1 - I Need You 6:16
2 - Your Loss Now 6:16
3 - I'm All Alone 7:06
4 - Where Were You Baby 4:43
5 - Allman Joy 5:53
6 - Hold It Right There 6:01
7 - Love Is Rough Business 8:37
8 - Come On Back To Me 5:45
9 - I'll Never Turn My Back On You 4:16
10 - Cold Wind 2:32
JIM MCCARTY - VOCALS, GUITAR
RICK STEL - VOCALS, GUITAR, PIANO, HAMMOND B3 ORGAN
WILL LEONARD - DRUMS
MARVIN CONRAD - BASS
ABOUT
What would you get if you let the former guitar player from Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, The Rockets, and Cactus put together a Blues/Rock band? Well, you would find Jim McCarty putting together what is called Mystery Train. The man, the legend, the guitar god himself did just that several years ago, and the first result is the debut album called ‘Love Lost’. So you wonder what this might sound like, you ask? Well, let me tell you.
‘Love Lost’ is not just a Blues album, and it is not just a Rock album, it is a combination of the two genres of music, with some Progressive Rock and Jazz elements added in for good measure. There is a Southern/Prog Rock element in a song such as “Allman Joy”, and there is a traditional old school R & B, jump blues feel in a song such as “Hold it Right There”. Start at the beginning of the album, and you get straight Rock/Blues in “I Need You”.
The album spans the elements of great Rock and Blues, and all of the elements that make each so wonderful. The album is a wonderful cross section of so many styles of Blues, but at the same time is fresh and new and is not a copy of anything else out there. Anyone who says good music isn’t out there anymore obviously either hasn’t been looking hard enough, or has been looking in the wrong places. The album is not only another chapter in the musical life and career of Jim McCarty, it is also a window and insight into the true talent and genius of the man. You must grab this one, in any way, shape, or form.
Album Notes
by cdbaby
From the Hills and the Mud Holes of North Louisiana, emerges one of the South’s best kept secrets.. They call themselves, SWAMP DONKY. With their own brand of “SOUTHERN FRIED ROCKIN' COUNTRY” you will find yourself stomping your feet right along with them as they take you on a real life journey of what it means to be a TRUE HARDCORE COUNTRY BOY. Their roots run deep, their family tree is strong, and their music is honest. Listen as they share their stories of the good old days, real life struggles, heartbreaking losses, and an encouraging message of truth that reminds us that anything is possible if we work hard enough, and dream big enough. Described as, ONE PART COUNTRY, ONE PART ROCK, AND ALL PARTS SOUTHERN. These boys give it their all, and they hold nothing back. From their driving new track entitled “Southern Way” to the heartfelt message of “Right Where We Belong” there seems to be something here for EVERYONE to enjoy. Swamp Donky invites you to fill up your favorite MASON JAR, and join them in a toast as they salute their fans and the exciting road ahead. If you've never heard their music or seen them live, it's way past time. You will not be disappointed. Oh, and when you do see them, give them a BIG OL- Yee Haw! They seem to like that for some reason... YEEHAW!!!
''LOVE LOST''
2001
57:29
1 - I Need You 6:16
2 - Your Loss Now 6:16
3 - I'm All Alone 7:06
4 - Where Were You Baby 4:43
5 - Allman Joy 5:53
6 - Hold It Right There 6:01
7 - Love Is Rough Business 8:37
8 - Come On Back To Me 5:45
9 - I'll Never Turn My Back On You 4:16
10 - Cold Wind 2:32
JIM MCCARTY - VOCALS, GUITAR
RICK STEL - VOCALS, GUITAR, PIANO, HAMMOND B3 ORGAN
WILL LEONARD - DRUMS
MARVIN CONRAD - BASS
ABOUT
What would you get if you let the former guitar player from Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, The Rockets, and Cactus put together a Blues/Rock band? Well, you would find Jim McCarty putting together what is called Mystery Train. The man, the legend, the guitar god himself did just that several years ago, and the first result is the debut album called ‘Love Lost’. So you wonder what this might sound like, you ask? Well, let me tell you.
‘Love Lost’ is not just a Blues album, and it is not just a Rock album, it is a combination of the two genres of music, with some Progressive Rock and Jazz elements added in for good measure. There is a Southern/Prog Rock element in a song such as “Allman Joy”, and there is a traditional old school R & B, jump blues feel in a song such as “Hold it Right There”. Start at the beginning of the album, and you get straight Rock/Blues in “I Need You”.
The album spans the elements of great Rock and Blues, and all of the elements that make each so wonderful. The album is a wonderful cross section of so many styles of Blues, but at the same time is fresh and new and is not a copy of anything else out there. Anyone who says good music isn’t out there anymore obviously either hasn’t been looking hard enough, or has been looking in the wrong places. The album is not only another chapter in the musical life and career of Jim McCarty, it is also a window and insight into the true talent and genius of the man. You must grab this one, in any way, shape, or form.
Album Notes
by cdbaby
From the Hills and the Mud Holes of North Louisiana, emerges one of the South’s best kept secrets.. They call themselves, SWAMP DONKY. With their own brand of “SOUTHERN FRIED ROCKIN' COUNTRY” you will find yourself stomping your feet right along with them as they take you on a real life journey of what it means to be a TRUE HARDCORE COUNTRY BOY. Their roots run deep, their family tree is strong, and their music is honest. Listen as they share their stories of the good old days, real life struggles, heartbreaking losses, and an encouraging message of truth that reminds us that anything is possible if we work hard enough, and dream big enough. Described as, ONE PART COUNTRY, ONE PART ROCK, AND ALL PARTS SOUTHERN. These boys give it their all, and they hold nothing back. From their driving new track entitled “Southern Way” to the heartfelt message of “Right Where We Belong” there seems to be something here for EVERYONE to enjoy. Swamp Donky invites you to fill up your favorite MASON JAR, and join them in a toast as they salute their fans and the exciting road ahead. If you've never heard their music or seen them live, it's way past time. You will not be disappointed. Oh, and when you do see them, give them a BIG OL- Yee Haw! They seem to like that for some reason... YEEHAW!!!
