From the very beginning, the title cut Wild Eyed Serenade, Eady and his Apostles draw you in with the soft acoustic guitar and sweet vocals. The instrumentals on this piece could easily stand alone, sweeping your mind away to the clouds, dreaming of better times. The lyrics written by Eady flow easily along, floating with the music and forming a magical combination that is very enjoyable.
Just to showcase their diversity, the second and third songs hit a little harder, a bit reminiscent of two other successful Texans. “Confidently Wrong” is driving toe tapper, with a melody that is easy to sing along. The vocal stylings Eady utilizes sound much like Hayes Carll, with a drawl that accentuates the song very well. The third song “Back to Jackson,” is pure Ray Wylie Hubbard, with a hauntingly heavy rhythm and beat. The energetic vocals enhance the dark flow, and deliver the message home.
Each song on the CD is written by Eady except the finale. Eady and his Apostles appropriately close out the journey with a sensational job on “Walking In Jerusalem.” This acapella version by all four band members includes beautiful harmonies that add a feeling of depth and integrity.
This is roots based music at its best. Just as pure as their name, Eady and the Apostles deliver great music without the frills. The passion allows the talent to shine brightly in each song. This is definitely a journey worth taking.