John Wesley Harding

Album reviews

Trad Arr Jones
Zero Hour (1999)
Since his U.S. debut, Here Comes The Groom (1990), the highly underated songwriter John Wesley Harding has consistently released albums that are insightful, funny, beautiful and often brilliant.

The Name Above The Title (Recommended)
Sire/Reprise (1991)
It's astounding that John Wesley Harding isn't more popular than he is. All the elements for pop-stardom are there: intelligence, wit, sincerity and kindness. He's got a fantastic knack for crafting beautiful melodies and a lovely voice. His songs can be upbeat, bouncy and extremely catchy, as well as morose and haunting. To top it all off, he's really good looking.