last month ex-Uncle Tupelo mainstay Jay Farrar had reconvened Son Volt (after playing solo and as Gob Iron) for a new record and tour. mostly famous for kickstarting the alt.country movement and lending the name to the _No Depression_ zine which covered it, UT was a pivotal band for sure. the 1st post-UT lp was excellent (_Trace_), but gradually Jay lost his way. however, the new record's a pretty strong return to form and has a few real shining moments (including the R&B flecked single "The Picture", which they performed on Letterman last month).
#1 Jay
#2 chris masterson, who has also played w/ one of Taygull's favorites, jack ingram
#3 chris' impressive mother of pearl inlaid guitar:
#4 jay silhouette
#5 full band
#6 jay playing acoustic
#7 again, w/ flare
#8 he's a man of few words















