John Roy Zat
                                                           Album - John Roy Zat - Solo

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Album : John Roy Zat Solo 
Released : 2011
Genre : Folk, Blue Grass, Americana & Country

Instrumentation: John Roy Zat - Guitar picker, Fiddle

John Roy Zat: Singer, Songwriter

Location: Kennewick, Washington USA


John Roy Zat Solo track list:

  1 - Headed For The Promise Land
  2 - Irish Waltz
  3 - Crazy Glue
  4 - Broken Hearted Love Songs
  5 - Little Rabbit
  6 - Trouble Why Do You
  7 - Moths To A Flame
  8 - Thinking About You
  9 - Shelter From The Storm
10 - Cry For Me
11 - Down In Mexico
12 - Long Train Coming

John Roy Zat has exceeded all expectations with this solo album. It is 12 tracks of pure joy. The best kind of album is one filled with surprises, like a present under the tree. John Roy Zat has not let us down. It is filled to the brim with songs about love, life and experience. It doesn't stop there, no sir. He used his experience to pull us in further and further. The track list is set up expertly to accomplish ownership of all who hear the album.

John's experience and talent shines throughout "John Roy Zat - Solo 2011". The lyrics are stunning, taking us on a journey via his words and music. Each song sounds and reads like a book. I encourage you to listen to the words. You will be amazed, I know I was. John has a gift to be sure.

I want to make note of John's work on instrumentation. This is a beautifully produced album, in that John's work comes through loud and clear. His finger picking on guitar is extraordinary. John also plays fiddle, so he is no light weight. This man has honed his craft to a fine edge and it shows in his work. 

This album showcases John's remarkable talent as a singer as well as a songwriter. His rich vocals bring life to each song. This is one man I would love to see perform live. He hits a heavy punch in a laid back, unassuming way. Absolutely brilliant work.

The three tracks I have set aside are:

1 - Trouble Why Do You  
This track melted me on the spot, I have to say! John Roy Zat makes this track zing baby! His sexy vocal grabs your attention for sure, but oh baby, there is nothing and I do mean nothing like a guitar pickin' man! He has this nailed! It's a great little diddy and with a marvelous groove. 

2 - Moths To A Flame
I loved this song. John Roy Zat sings this beautifully. The lyrics are exceptional. Anyone with a heartbeat is going to love this and relate to it in their own way. Listen to John Roy work that guitar. Lord! Think I'm in love!

3 - Crazy Glue
Now this song is simply brilliant! John Roy Zat sings this with feeling, or is he singing it just to me I wonder? *grins* It will have you singing along and bobbing your head in no time flat. Loved the guitar picking solo in the middle. Marvelous job on production as well.

Honorable mention:
Little Rabbit
What a terrific song! Had me jigging in the studio! Wonderful job on the fiddle!

You can tell "John Roy Zat - Solo 2011" is a keeper. An album that lifts your spirit, entertains and leaves you craving more is what we all strive for in this business. John Roy Zat has raised the bar once again. Lyrics, instrumentation, vocals and production are exceptional. Do yourself a favor today, if this is your favorite genre, this is a "must have" for your library. You heard it from me. Damn fine job John Roy Zat! Love it, Love it, Love it.

And That's How I see It
Yours in the music
Shashona McCall
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