Rod Picott Ville Lumiere Promenade (CD)

(New Shot Records) 21 tracks

Rod Picott is an extraordinary songwriter and observer of life. "Like Hemingway, he looks into the nervous uncertainty of relationships between men and women. Like Harry Crews, he captures the ghostly gothic shadows that haunt rural areas. Like Townes Van Zandt, Picott tells compelling stories about unforgettable characters who explore the misery and fleeting moments of hope that characterize human existence."
That's what Henry Carrigan once wrote in No Depression. Rod Picott leaves nothing to chance. His songs are masterfully composed, vivid creations that are shaped by human existence. Ville Lumiere Promenade features 21 tracks recorded in Paris, France, in 2005, accompanied by world-class Dobro and lap steel player Matt Mauch, who uniquely embellishes and enhances all the songs, perfectly complementing Rod's vocals and acoustic guitar. “Songs that are just too good to share with casual listeners who don't appreciate great lyrics.” There you have it, take it or leave it!