"Intense dynamics, deep humor, brave production and heavy songwriting: A new voice emerges to run with the greats." - Playboy on "12 Songs"
"4 Out of 5 Stars." - Blender on "12 Songs"
"There's a new breed of singer-songwriter - Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and now Cory Branan."- Rolling Stone
"Cory Branan is featured in Rolling Stone's current 'Hot Issue,' but don't hold that against him...songwriting prodigy gives John Prine a run for the money." - Billboard
"Branan avoids anachronism and shoots straight for timelessness...his sharp, simple lyrics recall the economical, almost scriptural poetry practiced by John Prine or, before him, Bob Dylan."- Nashville Rage
"...this isn't your typical strummer."- American Songwriter
Influences
Tom Waits, Gillian Welch, John Prine, Bonnie Prince Billy, Leonard Cohen, Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle
Other Artists
Lucero, Against Me!, The Honorary Title, Drag the River, Josh Ritter, Jason Isbell, Drive By Truckers, The Avett Brothers, The Hold Steady, Todd Snider
Website
www.corybranan.com
