Anyone that has ever wandered off of the beaten path will appreciate this album. I spent much of my childhood in a small place called Salmon Valley. It is so small it isn't even a town. Not even a village. When I woke up in the mornings I might hear the likes of Hank Williams or Johnny Cash playing on the radio upstairs. As I grew up I was always experimenting, searching for new ways and new music, something real but different than what my parents had. Dennis Allen's album, “Wayward Son” brings that journey right back home. The rhythm section is larger than life. Everything from a perfect waltz, or a two step and even playing the blues so true the brimstone burns, these guys are so solid that you feel like you could just put your back into it and be held up by a wall of bass and rhythm. The guitar work on this album is colourful and tasty. Listen closely to the licks and you will hear a hundred years of guitar playing in the making. And to add even more to the flavour, the vocal harmonies on this album fill things out nicely. Dennis's writing has real depth. This is a guy who could write songs for the likes of Lucinda Williams or Wilco. And his voice is honest. I'm keeping an eye out for more albums from Dennis Allen. I get the feeling he's just getting started!

I loved every song on this CD. No offense to Dennis but I was totally surprised because I didn\'t know what to expect. My favorite to date is Learning How to Dance. We laugh alot because we know what Dennis is talking about. A beautiful CD, beautiful.

Enjoying this CD for it\'s authentic sound and spirited country blues songs, great song writing. A must take for road trips!

Every song is great! Takes me to pleasant places in my past. Love it.