Willodean isn't a mainstream moniker. It’s an anachronistic name, one for a band that chronicles longing, loneliness, and lost loves.
Willodean's self-titled debut album exposes someone as afraid of finding love as losing it. Dan Barrett’s gravelly baritone has a toughness suited to -- maybe rooted in -- the vulnerability of the lyrics. Producer Eric Holden’s upright bass resonates with sturdy, near-ancient melodies. Guitarist/pianist Randy Wooten’s lyrics evoke a dreamy world of misgiving and missed chances.
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[1] http://shakefire.com/albums/willodean
[2] http://shakefire.com/genres/music/rock
[3] https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/willodean/id877787632
[4] http://www.amazon.com/Willodean/dp/B00LYCYEGO/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1407857946&sr=1-1&keywords=Willodean