Daryl Mosley has been releasing well-received solo projects since signing with Pinecastle Records in 2020. His latest offering, Long Days & Short Stories, may be his best yet and will be available tomorrow. Listen here. Radio programmers can access it via AirPlay Direct.
The 11-track offering, produced by Mosley and The Grascals’ Danny Roberts, runs the gamut from bluegrass to gospel and from Americana to country. Daryl’s honeyed tenor explores the human condition with tales that embody his well-known small-town values: faith, family, honesty, and humility.
The album's first single, "When the Good Old Days Were New," reached number one on multiple playlists, and the current single, "Me and Mr. Howard," is quickly gaining traction on radio. Mosley wrote 10 of the project's 11 songs, partnering with Rick Lang for the inspirational "When I Can’t Reach Up," which features gospel greats Jeff and Sheri Easter.
Additional highlights include "Forever After All," a tale of love and romance, while faith prevails in the heartfelt gospel masterpiece "You Never Gave Up on Me." Members of the award-winning bluegrass group New Tradition guest star on the Oak Ridge Boys-esque singalong "Still the Solid Rock," while the empathy-laden bonus track "I’m Still Here" (piano/vocal version featuring Sarah Davison) closes the album.
Mosley considers himself primarily a songwriter who sings, rather than a singer who writes songs. While some may disagree, he describes this project as an acoustic album that leans heavily on bluegrass but focuses mainly on positive songs.
Early reviews indicate that Long Days & Short Stories is winning over tastemakers. Critics from outlets such as Bluegrass Today, Bluegrass Unlimited, Country Music People Magazine, Alan Cackett Reviews, and Kountry Korral praise Mosley's songwriting and sincerity, noting the album's profound stories and emotional journey.
The buzz continues with song premieres on major outlets this week, including "Everything That's Right" on Americana Highways, "Still the Solid Rock" on Bluegrass Today, and "Forever After All" on Center Stage Magazine.
Early coverage includes interviews with Main Street Media and the Hometown Bluegrass Podcast; upcoming profiles are scheduled for Americana Music Profiles, Banjo Radio's "Liner Notes," Jam Session, The Bluegrass Standard, The Hollywood Times, and WSM's "Coffee, Country & Cody."
Recorded at Gorilla's Nest Studio, Ashland City, TN, the album features Mosley (bass/vocals), Danny Roberts (mandolin), Tony Wray (guitar/banjo), Jamie Harper (fiddle), and Sarah Davison (piano). Acclaimed vocalists Jaelee Roberts and Jeanette Williams contribute the intricate harmonies.
TRACK LISTING
- When the Good Old Days Were New
- Everything That's Right
- When I Can't Reach Up (featuring Jeff and Sheri Easter)
- A Friend Like You
- I Can Pray
- I'm Still Here
- Me and Mr. Howard
- Forever After All
- Still the Solid Rock (featuring New Tradition)
- You Never Gave Up on Me
- Bonus Track I'm Still Here (Sarah Davison on piano)
