The match is spot on. Reg Meuross has cultivated a role as a modern protest singer, so the call to reinterpret the life of Woody Guthrie was a smart move. Four covers keep the iconic music of the Dustbowl troubadour in the spotlight; twelve original compositions spin the project on a different axis. Meticulous research combines with astute songwriting to view a life from multiple angles. Voices and events inspire the writing wrapped in a sprightly soundtrack. The accompanying insert essay adds context as a flame of importance gets fanned when needed most. A folk spirit captured and significantly nurtured.
