Let the Hard Times Roll

 

 

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Opener 'Panic' leads us straight into the world of David Ford who comes across lyrically angry and determined to get his point across, it's as bouncy as it is lyrically and musically impressive. The bass line reminds me a bit of the Jam's 'Start!' The Very Best Of The Jambut let this take nothing away from an awesome song. 'Making up for lost time' takes us into the American singer song writer more laid back style, where you can hear some of his idles shining through. He really tells a story and versus and choruses flow smooth;y and it reminds me a little of the bluetones The Singles (Plus Bonus CD)swagger on their later songs. 'Waiting for the storm' is even more laid back harmonica and piano american country, maybe a little bit of Eagles The Complete Greatest Hits in there. Hopefully that won't offend too many people. :) 'Surfin Guantanamo Bay' is proper blues, nice steel guitar and raw vocals. Love it!! 'To Hell with the world' is my stand out song on the album, almost sounds like a 'Songs For The Road' Part 2 with amazing lyrics and simple but massively effective piano play. This one brings me to tears whenever I hear it. My favourite line is 'Maybe the greatest of heroes inhabit the stories that nobody hears' (sounds like it's about David Ford in terms of his songs, not that he would be so modest). 'Stephen' is a sad sad song about the murder of policeman Stephen Carroll who was shot dead by terrorists in Northern Ireland. A heartbreaking song about a tragic event and situation in the country. 'Nothing at all' is probably my least favourite song on the album, it's short and does not really go where but is still outstanding in comparison to most artists album tracks today. 'Sylvia' is another piano bouncy track with sweet lyrics and a great chorus, again a bit of a cheeky bluetones sound about it. 'Meet me in the middle' slow paced and bluesy American sound which sounds like the kind of track you prop up the bar singing along too. 'Missouri' slide guitar and a million gorgeous voices ring out, simply gorgeous!!! 'She's not the one' superb and bouncy, piano and slidey blues guitar and cheeky, it's like an anti 'She's the one' remember that rubbish robbie williams song. This isn't it!! :) 'Hurricane' This one is another stand out piano track that would fit in with 'Song For The Road' Pure brilliance the way this builds to a huge chorus. Makes me sad at the start and brings your head up high by the chorus. 'Calls to arms ' is the song everyone will sing along to and raise a glass up high at the end of the night. The perfect ending to a pretty much perfect album on songs written by quite possibly the best songwriter this little land of ours has ever exported who is appreciated in the USA far more than over here. Bit scared he may run away forever there, so we really should lift him up and appreciate him before it's too late. Bring on Milk and Cookies in a few weeks time! :)

A fine album from a fine artist who deserves more recognition. Great to see live, see makes a big sound for one guy.

David Fords third solo album is as good as his first (and second for that matter) which is all you should need to know. If there was any justice in the music world David would be a household name he has mastered the art of song writing and has consistently achieved levels others can only dream of. Sadly this isn't the case and his albums languish ignored on the shelves and buried in bargin bins which is such a waste.

You've looked at this page so you are obviously considering buying this album, my suggestion is simple buy it love it and come back for more from this truly talented individual.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite on form
This is an album that just never seems to quite find it's feet. David Ford is an enviable talent, a multi-talented musician and gifted song writer and that comes through in... Read more

Published 16 months ago by Robin White

5.0 out of 5 stars Let The Good Songs Roll.............
Following on from the superb "Songs For The Road" comes a well balanced mix of upbeat and "folky" songs which grab the listener on the first listen. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Avid Listener

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