Description
This is a vinyl LP pressing. Darden Smith, an Austin - based singer - songwriter, has had a 30 - year career. As the founder and creative director of Songwriting With: Soldiers, a nonprofit that pairs award - winning songwriters with veterans and service members to write songs about combat and homecoming, he redefines what it means to be a musician. Rooted in Texas songwriting traditions, experts praise him for his uncommon intelligence, depth, and compassion. His 2017 album, Everything, features top - notch musicians like Roscoe Beck on bass, JJ Johnson on drums, Charlie Sexton on guitars, Michael Ramos on keyboards, and David Mansfield on mandolin, pedal steel, and strings. Vocal support comes from James House, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bonnie Bishop, and Kelly Willis. Recorded in Austin, the album includes songs written by Smith alone and with collaborators such as House, Radney Foster, Matraca Berg, Bruce Robison, and Jay Clementi. Mary Gauthier calls it a beautiful record full of hope, love, and heartfelt tenderness, saying the music is pure magic.
To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is set up correctly. Clean the record gently with a vinyl record cleaning brush before playing to prevent dust from affecting the sound quality. Place the album on the turntable, and use the tonearm to lower the needle onto the starting groove. Listen to the music at a comfortable volume. When you're done, lift the tonearm gently and return it to its rest. Store the album in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid stacking heavy objects on top of the album to prevent warping. If you notice any scratches or dirt that can't be removed with a brush, you may consider using a vinyl record cleaning solution according to the product instructions.
