Spring, 1999
Beaver Nelson—The Last Hurrah
Jon Pepper, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers

Also from Freedom Records in Austin, this is one rousing ride with a wild man at the wheel. A survivor of many music industry wars, Nelson is a songwriter with an interesting bent on the world and life. Often compared to Townes Van Zandt, Nelson comes across with flair as he works his way through some moody-yet-almost-upbeat tunes. Too Much Moonlight, Forget Thinkin and All Over are mysteriously dark in a most subtle fashion. Backed up by the likes of Casper Rawls and Gurf Morlix, this long awaited first project from Nelson makes a strong statement. More lone-wolf troubadour than stadium star, Nelson is effective and in possession of those 'crazy eyes' only writers who go to the soul's depths see through. Fascinating!