You probably don"t know Saylor White but you surely know his song "Crossroads"+ Calvin Russell"s biggest success. His songs have also been covered by Nanci Griffith+ Lyle Lovett+ Eric Taylor+ & Keith Asbury+ to name a few. In 1998+ Saylor was chosen the Houston Music Council"s Singer/Songwriter of the Year+ & had various songs recorded on compilation albums. He"s appeared on compilation CDs with the likes of REM & Steve Earle. His attendance at the 2001 & 2002 Kerrville Folk Festival+ where he received numerous invitations to perform & co-write+ was a rekindling of his spirit. In 1993+ New Rose released Saylor"s first album+ "That"s Just The Way It Goes"+ which was critically acclaimed+ but was not a great commercial success. Ten years later+ unexpectedly+ Saylor sent the Last Call label this batch of songs. Saylor proves+ with "Graven Image"+ that he is a major songwriter+ & a wonderful singer. The more you listen to this album+ the more his poetry & his irresistible melodies grow on you. Lots of young guys call themselves songwriters & sing about a life they have not lived+ Saylor had a life+ not an easy one+ & he has stories to tell+ real ones. Here are 13 of them to enjoy. Last Call. 2003.