Will Dailey
Goodbyeredbullet
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Progressive Folk Rock. John Mayer On drugs. Nick Drakeish. Old Van Morrison and Beatles. The Kind of record you listen to front to back and find something new in it with each listen.
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- 1 For Nothing
- 2 Song Of Ultimate Destruction
- 3 Madness
- 4 I Have to Get You Off Of My Mind
- 5 Breakbeats
- 6 So Do I
- 7 Slow Her Down
- 8 One More THing....
- 9 Secret Weapon
- 10 Casual Friday
- 11 Wound Up
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In November of 2003 Will Dailey embarked on a soulful project to create a standout album. He wanted to craft a record that stood up for independent artists struggling to keep their heads above water. The only way to do that, Dailey says, "is to sacrifice everything." The dynamic eleven tracks of "Goodbyeredbullet" is a palpable example of doing just that.
In designing the album, this born and bred Bostonian sheds his skin and lends his heart and soul. There's no holding back in songs like "Slow her down" and "Wound up" that convey personal findings on love and relationships; things out of our control. On the stunning opus, "Casual Friday" we are blessed with Dailey's depth of musical talent. The song starts as an acoustic whisper but crescendos to layers of horns, choirs, and percussions.
Not only did he release his abilities lyrically and musically, he spent every penny he had to make the album. Why? Dailey explains, "I knew that I needed to incorporate many different tools and instruments on this record to express certain vulnerabilities and truths within these songs. And I wanted to make sure the album was recorded without computers; only on analogue tape." So Dailey sold the car that helped him build the fan base that will ironically buy this record-his little red Honda Civic-the "Red Bullet."
Crisscrossing the U.S. and Canada by plains, trains, buses or via the "Red Bullet," Dailey has encouraged a loyal national following, one that has contributed to independent sales of over 10,000 CDs. As president of his own label (www.wheelkickrecords.com) Dailey has shown his value. In 2002 he was nominated best male vocalist in the Boston Music Awards and a semi-finalist in the International Song Writing Competition in 2003.
Many have compared Dailey, 26, to Nick Drake, early Stones, Zepplin, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam, Badly Drawn Boy, and Iron and Wine. There is truth in the vulnerable aspects of Dailey's voice, an aspect that is too remiss from today's music.
With his musical roots in rock and roll, his heart full in the present, and his feet aimed at the future, Dailey has already accomplished what music lovers admire. People long for artists who aren't afraid to put their whole selves on record and express themselves in ways that listeners can empathize- eagerly awaiting each lyric and melody with anticipation and finding something new with each listen. Will Dailey is a performer you must see, Goodbyeredbullet is a must have album, and sure to be the beginning of a collection that will indeed cross generations.
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Talent Unleashed
author: Sandy StrombergAnother great CD that can consume your mind. I have found the most talented people through myspace (where I found Will). Saw him at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, awesome show. Very personable person, talked with everyone after the show. Thanks Will and keep the music flowing.
I thought it was already great from the first time i listened to it
author: mike li listened to this cd AFTER listening to Will's second cd. Different sound but love to hear the evolution of his sound and music from one cd to the next. This CD is awesome
My new favorite cd
author: JessicaIt gets better everytime I hear it. Since I got it, it has not left my cd player! An awesome blend of music that never gets old!
Love it
author: Alison StocktonTHis is the kind of CD that gets better and deeper with each listen.
one of the best cds I have heard in a long time...
author: Keir ByrnesWILL DAILEY- Boston's favorite crooner sets out on his own, leaving the confines of a great band, Mappari, to make his own name. Well, the results, ladies and gentleman, are outstanding. Tender harmonies, emotional lyrics and hooks galore make this one of the best cds I have heard in a while. Will is not your ordinary singer/songwriter and this is not your ordinary batch of songs. If you are a fan of Dave Matthews, Ben Harper or even local songsmith, Bleu, you will probably dig this cd.
Best Indie Solo Album of the year
author: K.C. SmithGet a hold of this album and see a show while you can still get up close and personal to the music and the musicians - 'cause this kind of talent won't be so accessible for long. A true American Rock Story.
"I dare you to find a better independently released album this year."
author: Smother.netSomehow traversing the line between John Maher and Rufus Wainwright at least vocally, “Goodbyeredbullet” is a story of a man possessed with his craft so much so that he sold his Red Honda Civic (the Red Bullet) and presented a tribute to it. Yes, every penny of not only his bank account but his soul went into the writing and recording of this album. And it’s this sort of passionate love for music that helps create memorable art that stands the test of time; which is precisely what we have here. He’s been recognized—2002’s best male vocalist in the Boston Music Awards and as a semi-finalist in the International Song Writing Competition in 2003—but its this album that is the accomplishment that will have him going down in history as potentially one of the indie world’s best contributors. I dare you to find a better independently released album this year.
I have worn out This CD
author: Jim TownerThis CD has not left my car in 5 weeks so I give it 5 stars. I hope there are enough stars because it is not leaving any time soon.