Cary Hudson first became recognized as a pioneer of a new music movement in the late eighties while joined in songwriting partnership with John Stiratt (WILCO) in The Hilltops, an alt-country band born out of Mississippi. When Stiratt left The Hilltops to play bass in Uncle Tupelo and then Wilco, Cary Hudson formed the widely-popular Blue Mountain that captured critical acclaim and gained cult status among its followers. After enjoying a long and successful run, and several popular releases on Roadrunner Records, Blue Mountain disbanded and Cary Hudson embarked on his solo career. With his solo releases, Cary Hudson has perfected the roots rock-n-roll tradition in a new, stripped down, grittier style that returns roots rock to its roots.
I acquired his cd “Bittersweet Blues” in a cd swap with some friends. Honestly, I was hoping to get a delta blues or dirty electric blues record when I made the trade. Not the case at all…but all was not lost. What I got was a reserved, smooth, and mature “roots” album. The opening track, Snow in Mississippi sets the tone for the entire cd. Captivating and instantly familiar. While listening to Bittersweet Blues I found myself thinking this might me what Jim Croce would be sounding like these days if he were still alive.
Cary Hudson – Song in C
Cary Hudson – Berlin Blues
Cary Hudson – Snow in Mississippi
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