Jack Cade and the Everyday Sinners

The highest complement I can pay this album, is that it is one that I have been playing almost constantly since I have bought it. And the simple reason is because the strengths of "This fiery road.." lie in well crafted simple songs. All are beautifully arranged and produced, with Cade's band the The Everyday Sinners turning in a masterful performance.

There is much to be celebrated here, the hooks on tracks such as Hotter than the Sun will be bouncing around your gray matter sooner rather than later. A particular favourite of mine; The Room could quite comfortably sit on albums by artists such as Lucinda Williams or Paul Currei. Think Eileen Rose sung by Tom Waits and you are on the right lines. Cade has by no means a voice as strong as Waits, but he has some great tunes!

All in all, a very enjoyable album. - Paul Ireland, Amazon

"This Fiery Road - great title for a great debut album write jim ferrie - Jack Cade has clearly put some great thought and effort into This Fiery Road, his debut release. His gravelly baritone, reminiscent of a mature Johnny Cash delivers the both the well-woven story songs and songs of love lost and found with a uniqueness worthy of Tom Waits. Jack's put his stamp indelibly on the Americana scene with this well-produced offering. My personal favourites are "Unwind your Love" and "Devil's Hand", but every track on the album from the runnaway-train-style song "Walk Away" to the acoustic ballad "Sunday Morning" will keep you listening. I'm looking forward to Jack's next album." - Jim Ferrie, iTunes

What can I say about Jack Cade and the Everyday Sinners? Well, I try to keep my reviews between 250 to 550 words so I will see what I can do.

Take about two cups of Johnny Cash add a dash or two of Tom Waits, and a smidgen of the psychobilly or punk roots that began molding him years ago, and you have Jack Cade.

His debut album “This Fiery Road” comes after, as he puts it, he found his voice hearing an old Johnny Cash tune, “Man Comes Around”, and apparently discovering his voice matched up nicely with the relatively simple songs he pens.

Do not let that word simple fool you though. Simple in my book is brilliant, and it is especially so in this case. An added bonus is the band he has behind these simply composed tunes which helps every song on the album to achieve success!

Along with Mr. Cades gruff yet soothing vocals the rest of the Everyday Sinners is comprised of Tom Anderson (Guitar, Mandolin, Piano and Saxophone), Andy Goodchild (Drums and Percussion), Phil Berry (Bass), Andy Purcell (Hammond and Piano) and Ben Cox-Smith (Dobro Slide). Guesting on several tracks are Matt Holland (Brass), Tony Whennell (Clarinet), Richard Whennell (Piano and backing vocals), Chris Haigh (Fiddle) and Alex Anderson (Drums).

I love this album for so many reasons. It’s honky-tonk or is it? It’s country, or is it? It’s blues, or is it? It continuously keeps the listener guessing. I on the other hand, after hearing the first track, the title cut, “This Fiery Road”, decided not to categorize, but instead, simply enjoy this extremely unique brand of whatever it is.

The amazingly talented Ivan Neville was asked to describe the genre of music the audience was witnessing in Brooklyn, NY last year at the Soulive-Bowlive festival - he said, "These are some of my favorite people...I'm a fan!" Then when asked from what genre this music is he replies, "Good Music, the genre is Good Music!"

That is what I prefer to say when I’m being placed in the position of trying to categorize something. I simply say, “the Genre is good music”! That is what this is, Good Music. You will notice I capitalized both the ‘G’ and the ‘M’. That is to create a new genre, a proper noun if you will, when it comes to describing incredible musicians such as Jack Cade and the Everyday Sinners.

This album is comprised of one great song after the other, loaded with lyrics that come from way down deep in the area of the spiritual body, either right next to, or actually residing within his soul. Each song is sung with emotion and never loses its way in the process.
- 'Rebel' Rod Ames