Damon Bramblett Album Review:
Brilliant . . . Genius . . . Dark . . . at 2000-05-24
Damon is a heck of a songwriter. After hearing all these songs live so many times -- played with his minimalist trio sound, or even solo -- it was a bit odd to hear them with full instrumentation. Odd but not bad. His voice is big. His guitar picking is excellent. His songs are superb.
Damon Bramblett Album Review:
Has he ever been up here? at 2005-10-24
No, I have not listened to the entire album. But I will say this. I was born, raised, and still currently live in Champaign, Illinois. And I am deeply offended by the song on the album. Has Damon ever been up here? Sure its a small town and sure wed all love to get our hands on a small town girl. But there are not any bars down the street from any houses. The city ordinances wouldnt allow it. And yes there is such thing as family here. Where does he get the idea that there isnt? We are not some run down town. We have a great University. Oh, and by the way, no whorehouses here. Ive been here 21 years and never seen one. So, Mr. Bramblett, before you write a song about a geographical location, make sure you visit the location first. This isnt Texas.
Damon Bramblett Album Review:
This is what country is supposed to sound like at 2001-06-24
Forget alt-country, and forget the [stuff] coming out of Nashville--this is what country music is supposed to sound like. Great guitar picking, a fantastic voice (at times reminiscent of Cash), and really solid lyrics. Its a pleasant surprise to find a country musician equally adept at songwriting, playing guitar and singing his own songs. This ones all original too, folks. Kelly Willis has already recorded one of Damons songs, and I have a feeling a lot of other country artists will do the same soon; but take my advice and get it from the source. Youll be glad you did.
Damon Bramblett Album Review:
Very Pure Texas Songwriter. at 2000-06-12
This CD is pure original country. The songs such as Tear Him Down and Heaven Bound are gems. My favorite is Waiting for the Mail. Give this CD a chance and get a real taste of Austin.


Damon Bramblett Album Editorial:
Long awaited debut from Texas singer-songwriter includes original versions of songs covered by Kelly Willis Charlie Robison and Sara Hickman.


Damon Bramblett Album Editorial:
Its the songwriting of Damon Bramblett that separates him from the dozens of Austin-based country musicians playing today. On his self-titled debut Bramblett meditates on the usual subjects (heartbreak lost loves rural America) but gives them twists: he gives a noirish edge to Waiting for the Mail hes got an appropriately titled number called Nobody Wants to Go to the Moon Anymore and Champaign IL is slow and jazzy. Lloyd Mainess minimal production doesnt embellish these tunes so much as let the great songwriting come to the fore. And Bramblett shines especially on the tunes that sound honky-tonk ready Heaven Bound and Today I Started Drinking Again. Dont be mistaken: this isnt alt-country so much as a throwback to good country the kind of solid writing that existed before the sheen of Nashville and the punk hooks of the Wilco generation stole the CW stage. If Bramblett doesnt sing a hit tune soon hell probably pen one for someone else. Jason Verlinde