Pie For Breakfast
Paradiddle, 2025
9/10
The New York guitarist and harmonica player Hank Stone returns with his 4th album, where he treats us to 15 originals that are as diverse as they are timeless.
“Moon’s Gonna Rise” opens with Stone’s expressive voice alongside crisp drums and well timed dobro and accordion making an impression, and the title track follows with Toby Walker’s playful guitar that suits the warm and rootsy delivery.
Further along, “Dark Side Of The Mind” comes with eloquent storytelling and a soulfulness that’s plenty intimate, too, while “Gray Day” offers introspection and a rare beauty that’s even dreamy at some points.
Deeper still, the cozy, folky spirit of “November Rose” recruits a heartfelt love song that invites singing along, and “The Sun Rose Right Out Of The Sea” exits with meticulous guitar and lush, organic musicianship that’s also a bit jangly.
An album that’s full of sincerity, relatable themes and nods to folk, singer-songwriter sounds, roots and Americana, Stone’s vision is one that will be relevant for decades and sure is easy to appreciate.
Travels well with: C. Daniel Boling- It Matters; Eric Schmitt- Wait For The Night