Blue October’s latest release, Any Man In America, is Justin Furstenfeld’s emotionally raw telling of his experience as his marriage crumbled and of his continued fight for his child.
The pain, frustration, hope, disappointment and heartbreak expressed resonate throughout the album. Furstenfeld’s revealing honesty is well known by listeners who have been touched by his lyrics. While the emotion can be a bit uncomfortable, which is a testament to the powerful reality expressed in the music, makes the listener think and feel a range of emotions.
The musicianship of Furstenfeld, Ryan Delahoussaye (violin, mandolin, and piano), Matt Novesky (bass), and Jeremy Furstenfeld (drums), is as strong as ever on Every Man In America. Their talent and diversity are the perfect partners to Furstenfeld’s lyrics.
Any Man In America portrays an example of what truly any man in America dealing with custody issues may be going through. You don’t have to be a father to understand and relate to the album. Anyone who appreciates thoughtful lyrics and multi-layered music should check out this album.
Blue October on tour:
WED, 17 AUG 2011 | House Of Blues |Dallas, TX
THU, 18 AUG 2011 | House Of Blues | Dallas, TX
FRI, 19 AUG 2011 | Stubbs | Austin, TX
SUN, 21 AUG 2011 | House of Blues | Houston, TX
MON, 22 AUG 2011 | House of Blues | Houston, TX
THU, 08 SEP 2011 | The Foundry | Phoenix, AZ
FRI, 09 SEP 2011 | House Of Blues | Las Vegas, NV
SAT, 10 SEP 2011 | House Of Blues | West Hollywood, CA
SUN, 11 SEP 2011 | House Of Blues | Anaheim, CA
TUE, 13 SEP 2011 | House Of Blues | San Diego, CA
THU, 15 SEP 2011 | Knitting Factory | Reno, NV
FRI, 16 SEP 2011 | The Regency Ballroom | San Francisco, CA
SAT, 17 SEP 2011 | Roseland Theater | Portland, OR
SUN, 18 SEP 2011 | Showbox | Seattle, WA
TUE, 20 SEP 2011 | The Wilma Theatre | Missoula, MT
WED, 21 SEP 2011 | Knitting Factory | Spokane, WA
THU, 22 SEP 2011 | Knitting Factory | Boise, ID
FRI, 23 SEP 2011 | In The Venue | West Salt Lake City, UT
SUN, 25 SEP 2011 | Ogden Theatre | Denver, CO
WED, 28 SEP 2011 | Hoyt Sherman Place | Des Moines, IA
THU, 29 SEP 2011 | Fine Line Music Cafe | Minneapolis, MN
FRI, 30 SEP 2011 | Crossroads | Kansas City, MO
SAT, 01 OCT 2011| The Pageant | St. Louis, MO
THU, 06 OCT 2011 | Cains Ballroom | Tulsa, OK
FRI, 07 OCT 2011 | Mid-America Center | Council Bluffs, IA
SAT, 08 OCT 2011 | House of Blues | Chicago, IL
SUN, 09 OCT 2011 | House of Blues | Cleveland, OH
WED, 12 OCT 2011 | Royal Oak Music Theatre | Royal Oak, MI
THU, 13 OCT 2011 | Tower Theatre | Upper Darby, PA
FRI, 14 OCT 2011 | The Fillmore | Silver Spring, MD
SAT, 15 OCT 2011 | Webster Hall | New York, NY
SUN, 16 OCT 2011 | Water Street Music Hall | Rochester, NY
MON, 17 OCT 2011 | House of Blues | Boston, MA
WED, 19 OCT 2011 | The Fillmore | Charlotte, NC
THU, 20 OCT 2011 | The Buckhead Theatre | Atlanta, GA
FRI, 21 OCT 2011 | House of Blues | New Orleans, LA