High and Lonesome
- Artist: Action Andy Rasmussen, Artist: Action Andy & the Hi-Tones
- Album released in 2013
- Relampago-go Records
- Genres: Blues & Soul, Country, Rock
A former member of such notable groups as The Bomboras and The Loons (also current Sleepwalkers member), Action Andy makes his sophomore effort with this album, an electrifying blend of Americana and alt-country styles, with shifts into straight ahead rock & roll, a touch of Latin, and minor key moves. Part concept album, it tells the tale of a man's search for Love and Redemption, with the pitfalls, perils, and trials that occur along the way.
This album features the talents of his band The Hi-Tones, comprised of Xavier Anaya on lead guitar (Hoods, Trebels, Baja Bugs, Phantoms, etc.), Tom Ward on upright and electric bass (Gravedigger V, Nashville Ramblers), and Skid Roper (Mojo Nixon, Evasions, Country Dick Montana & The Snuggle Bunnies, etc.) on cocktail drum.
Tracks:
INTRO
IF YOU WANT LOVIN'
DARK AND STRANGE PLACES
X RATED
DEVIL IN HER EYES
ANGEL OF DARKNESS
UNDER A LOWDOWN SPELL
TROUBLE IN ME
MEAN DIESEL DADDY
A TURN FOR THE BETTER
IF YOU DON'T HAVE LOVE
A FLEETING THING
I GO WHERE THE WIND BLOWS
ROLL INTO THE NIGHT
HIGH AND LONESOME
A MERE SHADOW
PRODIGAL SON
HOPE FOR HILO
STEP INTO THE LIGHT
*All songs written by Andy Rasmussen, Morena Music (ASCAP), released 31 October 2013
Additional Musicians:
David Fleminger-Organ, Guitar
Heather Vorwerck-Cello
Doug Meyer-Pedal Steel, Guitar
Artwork by Jay "Wyld" Wiseman
Cover & Back Photography by Chris David
Studio Photography by Melanie Martinez
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Earthling Studios by Mike Kamoo, El Cajon, CA
Produced by Andy Rasmussen