GRAHAM
WEBER

Graham Weber writes songs that hinge on the subtlest of details, entire emotional novels packed into seemingly simple scenes. The Restos frontman’s sixth solo album, Old Young Man, marks his first LP in a decade, and finds the songwriter in a reflective calm as he winds his mind through the vicissitudes of priorities in maturing relationships, growing older, and parenthood. These are soft songs, at times even wistful, as Weber’s weary vocals seem to marvel at the quiet revelations of all that changes and remains, but finds an exuding peace in lullabies and serenades to what’s worth keeping. – Doug Freeman

Twangville

Graham Weber, singer-songwriter for Austin rock band Restos, scratches his acoustic songwriter itch on his just-released solo album. Depending on the song, Weber conjures up the classic Texas troubadours like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt or one of the many songsmiths that wandered the streets of Greenwich Village in the 1960’s. In the former category are “Midnight Serenade”, an ode to his daughter, and the ambling “Seasons”. In the latter category are the wistful title track and the opening “Someday”, itself a dream about living in New York City, and the lilting waltz “Lullaby for Everyone”.

He also channels Harry Nilsson on the jaunty intro to “You Baby” and the pop standard stylings of “Not For Now” (think A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night). Never a bad thing in my book.