The new long-awaited CD from the Dave Mann Collective sees the band in full flight crossing the terrain from the organic blues and roots into the more universal rock landscape. A rich, sonic journey stamped with a sustaining "classic" quality in the form of a distinct two-part suite denoted as "mind" versus "heart" songs; Broadly highlighting the rockier side versus the more balladry... Lyrically - thinking versus feeling, the harder versus the softer side.

Instantly captivating from the onset, the band charges in full steam with a couple of very "live feel" jams that give evidence to the bands reputation as a dynamic live/festival act. Into a set of melodic, hook-laden pop numbers that tributes the band's many and varied influences melded into their own style.

A natural flow into lower gear to the more introspective ballads depicts the epic journey through the experience of relationships. Sublime ambience and organic washes punctuated by heart felt crescendos of dramatic intensity characterize this soulful part of the set. Rounding off with an intimate ditty of innocent naiveté. With this album the band has documented it's natural evolution as an edgier more substantial musical entity. Dave Mann, a formidable songwriter, conjuring cathartic lyrics delivered with dynamics of strength as well as unabashed venerability... either way, he sings his heart out. At the core, is a rockin' three piece, enhanced by sometimes subtle, sometimes fully orchestrated layers of augmentation. Throughout, there is an evolved sense of musicality in the real meaning of the word. Melodic beauty and raw energy exists with spontaneous improvisation and textural sound scapes in a rich tapestry of this sonic journey.

Heart Over Mind is an outstanding testament of artists in prime creative form.

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