Murry Hammond – I Don’t Know Where I’m Going But I’m On My Way

Old 97’s bassist Murry Hammond has just released his debut album as a flourishing solo artist. And the 17-track opus by Hammond displays his affinity with classical and traditional styles of music quite wonderfully, capturing the sonic roller coaster ride effect that he was probably going for.

Murry Hammond is well-known for his ditties and train songs, but this time as a solo artist he injects a bit more of a spiritual vibe to his proven formula. The effect is both low-key and hypnotic at the same time. Making use of purely acoustic instruments throughout the entirety of “I Don’t Know Where I’m Going But I’m On My Way,” Murry Hammond has proven his legendary status and musical genius.

One of the standout tracks off the album is the Hammond original entitled “Lost at Sea.” A catchy and cleverly written song, it manages to give that signature Old 97 feel without losing its sense of pop. Other outstanding tracks in the album include “I Will Never Marry,” “Rainbow’s End,” the cover “As You Roll Across the Trestle,” and the last track entitled “I Believe, I Believe.”

Listeners of Old 97 will appreciate the album a lot, and should find a lot of new aspects about Hammond’s music that aren’t present with his work in Old 97 interesting. The same goes for the uninitiated listeners, as they will most likely find a hundred different reasons to like Murry Hammond and his style of music.

Track List:

1. What Are They Doing In Heaven Today

2. Between the Switches

3. Lost at Sea

4. I Will Never Marry

5. Wreck of the 97

6. Life Is Like A Mountain Railroad

7. Next Time Take the Train

8. Riding the Rods

9. Grainer

10. You Will Often Meet Obstruction

11. In The Shadow of Clinch Mountain

12. Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down I

13. Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down II

14. As You Roll Across The Trestle

15. At the Rainbow’s End

16. Other, Younger, Days

17. I Believe, I Believe