One of the treasures that I recently came across in my never ending endeavor for new music was the latest EP by Careless Hearts, entitled "Three Songs". Of these three songs I featured two of them on last weeks episode of The Americana Rock Mix, which can be found HERE. AND of those two songs, Careless Hearts recently released a video for one of them. Personally, after listening to the EP, I was both happy and disappointed. I was happy that I found some fresh music that was stuck in my head, and disappointed that I didn't have more of it to listen to. I really am interested to see what they're not sharing with me. (Stop being greedy, guys. Heh.) But fortunately for us, they are sharing the visual aspects of the music they have released with the music video for "I'd Be A Wreck". [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2nTsArlSC0[/youtube] For more info on Careless Hearts, check out www.CarelessHearts.com

Getting back in the saddle for a new round of The Americana Rock Mix. I've had the past two weeks to chill and relax after hassle of putting together Episode 100. But we're good to go now, with a new show intro, and some awesome music.

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Music in this episode:

- Turn Back the Clock AND The Bottle Or The Man by The Marksmen
(from Sister Of Mine)
www.Myspace.com/WeAreMarksmen

- I'd Be A Wreck AND Raspberry Wine by Careless Hearts
(from Three Songs EP)
www.CarelessHearts.com

- Rodeo Song AND Ghost Train Robbers by Baby Brother
(from Strange Things)
www.Myspace.com/BabyBrotherBaby

- On the Couch by The Supersuckers
(from CXCW 2011 Sampler)
www.Supersuckers.com

- Lazy Guy by Slobberbone
(from CXCW 2011 Sampler)
www.Slobberbone.com

- Get Drunk by Drag the River
(from CXCW 2011 Sampler)
www.DragTheRiver.com

- Runaway Train AND Why Don't You Dance by John Lindberg Trio
(from Made For Rock N Roll)
www.Myspace.com/JohnLindbergTrioOfficial

- Can't Hold Me Down AND Rainy Day by Ben Montague
(from Overcome)
www.BenMontague.co.uk

- Three Bloodhounds Two Shepherds One Fila Brasileiro AND Do You Know Thee Enemy? by Slim Cessna's Auto Club
(from Unentitled)
www.SlimCessnasAutoClub.com

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San Jose's Careless Hearts released their debut cd several years ago, which I really enjoyed and reviewed on this site.  That disc contained one of my favorite tunes "Chattering Teeth"- maybe because I spend all day fixin' teeth, I don't know.  The band has recently released the follow up, Hearts Delight, and while there are no songs about teeth, I think I like this disc even more.  A few lineup shifts later the band consists of originals Paul Kimball (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) and Derek See (lead guitar and vocals), joined by newer members Brian Michael on bass and Eric Powers on drums. Yolo County Line opens the disc and previews whats to come.  This disc has some of the country influences of the first disc, but would be as accurately labeled alt-rock as alt-country.  Long Gone Valentine does give us a dose of country feel as well as subject matter!  One of the best tunes on the disc is a simple, short acoustic tune called Bus to Dallas which would fit nicely in a move soundtrack, but unfortunately ends way too soon! The next tune Secrets You Release rocks a bit more and handles a topic you don't hear much in song- guys confiding secrets to other guys! From the tune's  perspective the jury is still out on confiding in other guys (but I didn't share that with you!) The band really fires up the electric guitars for an extended southern jam band type closer, Isis. With Hearts Delight Careless Hearts has evolved into a more versatile band and can deliver tunes with a variety of feels and moods.  I certainly hope they continue to evolve and deliver more great music. www.carelesshearts.com

Another highlight of the CD is the reflective “Never to Return” where the singer tries to understand his own life and some of his actions. After his father walks out when he is three, he gets married at age 23. “I never thought I’d see a sunrise, without her there beside me, until I woke up May 14 of 1999. I looked at her sleeping form, cursed the day I was born, cursed my mama and my pa and walked out of the door.” This song really hit me at first. May 14, 1999 is MY Exact wedding day (Don’t worry Michelle, you’re stuck with me!) Two of my other favorite tunes are the previously mentioned “Can’t Tell a Man,” a rowdy roadhouse type tune that must sound great live, and the rocker “Ravenous.” All in all, Careless Hearts is a very enjoyable debut CD from a band I look forward to hearing more from in the future.