Garrett Sawyer's back, and he's dropped a live warhead. On twelve brand new songs he delivers a vintage batch of new original material released through the Music Discovery Network, from the soaring disenfranchisement of the title song, the sarcastic anger of "I'd Rather Be Cain," the confused melancholy of "Unresolved," to the yearning of "The Lean Season."

Sawyer's first record, A Happening at Manchester Square, was released in 1995, receiving radio airplay at stations across the country as well as multiple favorable reviews. Sawyer's album was strong on memorable melodies, carefully crafted arrangements and original lyrics.

Quotes From Reviewers

"We've had the privilege of listening to & reviewing Garrett's works before (way back in '95). His new release is a clear ascension to new heights. The music is folk lyrical with higher energy than (many in) this genre usually produce. The title track is totally inspiring, with chord structures (obviously) that support a higher view. Th' beauty of his lyrics, though, is that they return the listener to an environment where one must actually listen to the words to grasp his (often poignant) meanings! That's exemplified in my favorite cut (track 2) "The Rain Of An Insane Sky"! Sawyer's 6 & 12 string guitars are punched full of energy, as is his approach to each of the songs; he's able to express a full range of emotions with his vocals, from sad/sweet to outright rage. If you can't be inspired by his music, you're due for a headstone! A thoroughly enjoyable CD that gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from us. -Rotcod Zzaj, aka Dick Metcalf