Album Notes

This Austin singer/songwriter brings back traditional country soul with a sound all his own. His lyrics are humorous, thoughtful, and at times sarcastic.

Wake's melodies are diverse and uninhibited. His music is bold and he puts it out there his way. This isn't background music, my friends.

The time has come to head down a road less traveled. Wake Eastman has bottled up a mood and attitude in his Against the Grain CD that takes the listener on a welcomed journey - away from the fabrication and predictability of today's pop country.

Whether it's chasing tornados in Texas in May the Lone Star Flag Forever Fly, or hoping that the Light at the End of the Tunnel ain't a train, you'll find yourself anticipating a new adventure with each song. Even the ballad, Raining All Over My Heart (duet with Texas country music star, singer-songwriter Pauline Reese) testifies to Wake's bold and edgy style. This edginess coupled with the sarcastic lyrics in How Can I Miss You put the song in the 2003 movie Lone Star State of Mind. The song What Are Fences For begs an answer to a deeper question of 'why can't we get along?.

If you like bold, biting and engaging country music, you will love this CD!