The Waybacks - Loaded (2008)

The Waybacks new album Loaded is remarkable. Releasing on Compass Records, it was produced by Byron House and features guest appearances by Sam Bush among others. The album represents a new direction for the band that is largely the influence of touring with Bob Weir (Grateful Dead) and Ratdog.

Loaded mixes their frenetic traditional sound with the free form eclectic influences of Weir along with, Honky-Tonk, Irish and Swing. The Band started out as an acoustic side project for San Francisco Bay area electric guitar player James Nash. They used to be a five piece outfit that played as many traditional tunes as originals. Though they were their own versions to say the least, which made them favorites of the Merlefest dance stage for the last few years. They dropped two original members and recently added excellent fiddle player and songwriter Warren Hood. Also, they are no longer just acoustic. Nash shows off his electric chops with great results on this album.

The creative overflow on the album is evidenced by the fact that all of the songs on are original.

Track List:

01 - City Boy
02 - Nice To Be Alone
03 - The River
04 - Good Enough
05 - Loaded
06 - Savannah
07 - Conjugal Visit
08 - Tired Of Being Right
09 - Lowdown
10 - Beyond The Northwest Passage
11 - Black Cat
12 - Russell County Gorge

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