Grayson Hugh - Back to the Soul (2015)

Grayson Hugh takes a welcome trip back to his southern soul roots with this collection of twelve songs in that genre backed by a tight band that grooves like a soul band should.

"A committed soul man for the better part of the past 27 years, Grayson Hugh makes a joyous noise on his latest LP, the aptly dubbed "Back To The Soul". From the sheer exhilaration of album openers "Everybody Hangin' On" and "We Were Havin' Fun" to the touching emotional embrace of a tender ballad like "Already In Love With You," Hugh's songs sound like well-honed classics, even on the initial spin. His deft keyboard playing recalls the essence of Booker T. and his crack band emulates the best of the Stax studio sound. The art of procuring pure soul and genuine R&B has seemingly been lost in recent times, given the preponderance of rap and hip hop on the popular music scene. Kudos then to Grayson Hugh for reminding us of not only how it all began, but where it
should remain." --- Lee Zimmerman, Elmore Magazine, January 5, 2016

"With his feet firmly rooted in the soul and blues of Memphis and New Orleans, Hugh has crafted a record that is about as eloquently biographical as a music project can be. This album beautifully completes a more than three decade story of a talented artist who, after too many years away, found his way back to his musical home. Strongly Recommended." ---- Howard Dukes, Soultracks.com, November 15, 2015