Tommy McLain I Ran Down Every Dream (CD)

(Yep Roc Records) 13 tracks, digipack

Tommy McLain, one of the founding fathers of the swamp pop genre, returns with his first new album in over 40 years, I Ran Down Every Dream.

Produced by Lil' Band O' Gold member C.C. Adcock, the album features contributions from legendary artists who cite Tommy as a major influence, including Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Van Dyke Parks and Augie Meyers. At 82, Tommy has finally released the album of his career.

Ranging from the Americana roots sound of Somebody and Livin' on the Losin' End to understated, introspective interpretations of early Tommy hits like No Tomorrows Now and Before I Grow Too Old, Tommy McLain cements himself as one of the few living legends of the 1960s still putting out new music and touring worldwide. A fine look at a songwriter who (half a century later) is finally getting the recognition he deserves.