Jason Anderson sounds to me like Bruce Springsteen...if Bruce was way too introspective. I guess Anderson has 'emo' tendencies, but his earnest songwriting and the way he names names and names places brings an instant authenticity to his songs, and make them more than palatable.

Anderson is one of those artists that I will always keep an eye on. He wrote a song that I have probably listened to a million times. For that alone, I will make a point to check out everything he does from now on. Oh, here is said song, 'So Long':

His new record, The Hopeful And The Unafraid. is just fabulous. In honor of the impending American holiday...there is an appropriate tune attached.