Kevin Carlson: Press

When the first notes of "Bethany's Wood" caress your senses, you know you are going to enjoy this trip to the "Museum". The first full length CD from Woodstock, Georgia singer/songwriter Kevin Carlson launches with this wonderful track reminiscent of the days when folk was ruled by legendary names like Taylor, Stevens, Mitchell, and Fogelberg. This CD delves so much deeper though, with various pop stylings and more current musical influences melding wondrously with Kevin's emotive vocal work and life experience stories. "Miracle" has a subtle edge to it, displaying Kevin's vocal range. "Other Way Around" is a passionate ballad that has a touch of Nashville soul woven with comforting hooks. The whimsical "Little Dang Dog" showcases a humorous side to Kevin's lyric writing and dares you not to tap your toes and sing along with it. Another facet that increases the depth of enjoyment on "Museum" is Kevin's prowess with the 12-string guitar; not showy or flashy but with enough obvious talent to make you notice how it enhances the overall musical mosaic. As the singer/songwriter genre becomes more cluttered by seemingly anyone who thinks they can pick an acoustic guitar and sing, it is refreshing to hear Kevin's well-rounded talent. There are still people who do this not just for their own love of creating music, but to please other music lovers as well. Kevin's "Museum" is pure proof.

Excerpt from Wildy's World Review
...Kevin Carlson has this ability to write deeply emotional and personal songs without slip-sliding into the Valley of Cliché or sounding like a false balladeer. Carlson shows a talent for turns of phrase and for memorializing people, events and places in song so well that each song breathes with their life's blood. His melodies and arrangements are ultimately pleasing, wrapping each story in a web of song that's irresistible. Carlson is a rare talent, and Museum is a gift. It's rare for a songwriter to have mastered melody, arrangement and lyrics as completely as Carlson has. Names that come to mind are Jason Plumb, Neil Young, Dan Fogelberg and Bruce Cockburn. Museum is a must have CD, a Wildy's World Certified Desert Island Disc. Make sure you spend some time with Kevin Carlson soon.

Rating: 5 Stars (Out of 5)

"The first time I heard Kevin's exemplary 12-string guitar playing and his smooth vocal stylings, I was very intrigued and impressed. His thought-provoking, storytelling lyrics combined with his 12 string guitar expertise instantly caught my attention, especially with one of my personal favorites, his song "Miracle". His CD "Museum" is sure to make the acoustic folk-rock audience stand up and take notice."