Jazz Articles about Jay Farrar

Son Volt: The Search Deluxe Reissue

by Doug Collette
April 29, 2018

The reissue of Son Volt's The Search on both CD and vinyl configurations ties up loose ends in the seminal Americana band's discography, but, more importantly, it documents Jay Farrar's earliest departure into variations on his fundamental style of writing and recording. In doing so, it reaffirms his status as one of our most insightful and articulate composers, both as leader of this band and as a solo artist. Even though both rhythm and solo guitars remain notably ...