Album Notes

Groundbreaking collection of all-original songs from JAMES POWER & THE MIDNIGHT TEARS ranging from the vibrant & melodic, to the dark & melancholy , to acoustic & raw, to spiritual & uplifting. Beginning with the critically acclaimed acoustic ballad A COWGIRL'S SUICIDE (featured in the independent film LAID OFF), the songs included feature the vocal magic of JERRY LAWSON (former lead singer of The Persuasions), BLAIRE REINHARD (The Blaire Reinhard Band), the soulful brass of THE UPTOWN HORNS, and the American Underground passion of THE LATE MODEL HUMANS. Whether it's acoustic ballads (A COWGIRL'S SUICIDE), take-no-prisoners rock n' roll (SHE NEVER BREAKS MY HEART, PICK UP THE GUN), the soulful (HONEY BELLE, IT'S REALLY LOVE) the hauntingly beautiful (WHAT AM I DOING IN GEORGIA?, YOU'RE A DARK MAN MR. GRIMM, DADDY-O), or the joyously memorable (MY NEIGHBOR'S WIFE, THE MOON THAT SHINES ABOVE), there is something here for just about everyone.

This album includes the tribute to the late, great REVEREND CLAUDE JETER of the original SWAN SILVERTONES, featuring the unparalleled vocal brilliance of JERRY LAWSON (former lead singer of the legendary acappella group, THE PERSUASIONS). JERRY LAWSON is also featured to astonishing effect on HONEY BELLE - a tragic love song like no other.

The title track, A COWGIRL'S SUICIDE, pays tribute to one of James' musical heroes, country music legend RED FOLEY. If you like acoustic country ballads, this one keeps the cowboy tradition alive.