Bman's Blues Report

Plus, the launch of the album’s first single – “Bad Man” “Intense dynamics, deep humor, brave production and heavy songwriting: A new voice emerges to run with the greats.” – Playboy on Branan’s last album, 12 Songs On May 22, Cory Branan releases his Bloodshot Records label debut with MUTT . The new album is Branan’s third full-length, following the critically acclaimed releases The Hell You Say and 12 Songs . The former Memphis, now Nashville-located singer-songwriter has received praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, GQ, Billboard, Playboy, American Songwriter, and has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman. Branan just ended a month-long stretch of dates with Chuck Ragan’s Revival Tour, and is now announcing a headlining US tour with special guest Audra Mae to celebrate the release of his new album. To commemorate the album and tour announcement, we are launching the first single from the album, a song entitled, “Bad Man.” S elf-produced...

We’ve had our eye on Cory for just about as long as he’s been honing his air-tight, clever version of the perfect storysong. For those who don’t know him, though, Branan is the owner of two well-crafted, kinetically charged albums - 2002’s The Hell You Say and 2006’s 12 Songs – on Madjack Records. From the two releases came standouts (“The Prettiest Waitress in Memphis,” “A Girl Named Go,” “Tall Green Grass,” and many others) that we’ve listened to in embarrassing amounts, and then probably annoyed our friends with to boot. He has garnered praise from Rolling Stone, GQ, Billboard, and performed on Late Night with David Letterman (look at that baby face, here ). Cory has a well-documented history with groups like former label mates Lucero, musicians of his ilk who trend toward the rawer end of roots music (The Loved Ones’ Dave Hause, Chuck Ragan, Two Cow Garage, Drag the River’s Jon Snodgrass), and rock stars like Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), who has co...