DISCOGRAPHY:

The 1986 EP

This, the New Dylans debut, was recorded at Jeree Studios, New Brighton, PA in February of 1986. It featured the rhythm
section from the 10,000 Maniacs, and was co-produced by J.C. Lombardo and The New Dylans, engineered by Jerry Reed, and
mastered by John Eberl at NRP Nashville.

The Players: James Reilley – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals; Reese E. Campbell, Jr. – Keyboards, Accordion, Vocals;
Featuring: J.C. Lombardo – Bass Jerome Augustyniak – Drums

The songs:

  1. The Pampered Wife
  2. Breaking in Brian
  3. Doreen
  4. The Primer of Life
  5. Suburban Shopping Mall
  6. Old Overcoat

 

Fester – The 1992 Demo

This is the demo that landed the deal with Red House Records. It includes all of the 1986 EP and six additional demos.

All but a few of the songs on this Demo made it on to Warren Piece. The Pampered Wife, Breaking in Brian, The Primer of Life, Suburban Shopping Mall, and Obsession Bakery were not released.  Listen to these songs

Warren Piece – 1993 (Purchase Warren Piece)

This album was released in 1993, after being recorded at Hat N’ Hat Studios in Penfield, NY from
December 1992 to March 1993, except “Old Overcoat” and “Doreen” which were recorded at Jeree Studios
in New Brighton, PA in February 1986. All songs were mixed and engineered by Calvin May, except
“Old Overcoat” and “Doreen” which were mixed by Jerry Reed. Album cover Photography by Rick Klein,
Design and Graphics by Linda Beauvais.

The Players: James Reilley – acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitar, Fauxbro, high-string guitar, mandolin and voice;
Reese Campbell – acoustic piano, Kurzweil organ, accordian, and voice;Andy Kurz – Bass; Carl Glitzer – Drums

The Songs:

  1. Any World, Anyway
  2. Everyday’s A Holiday
  3. Would I’d Ride
  4. The Prodigal Son Returns
  5. Styptic Pencil
  6. Mr. Christopher
  7. Desmond
  8. Sleeping With The Missiles
  9. Old Overcoat
  10. Doreen
  11. Now

The American Way – 1995  (Purchase The American Way)

Released in 1995, the album was recorded in the last months of 1994 at Sweetfish Studios in Argyle, NY as a
follow-up to Warren Piece. It was produced by Doug Ford and The New Dylans. Engineered and Mixed by Doug
Ford, assisted by Bryan Mull. Original artwork by Jeff Eason, photography by Rick Klein, design/layout by Tom Rickert.

The Players: James Reilley – guitars, vocals; Reese Campbell – keyboards, accordion, harp, vocals; Stuart Olson – bass guitar
Richard G. DeCoursey – drums, percussion.

Guest Musicians: Patty Kosko – violin*; Mike Hampsey – Mandolin*; Doug Ford – Trumpet; Ramses’ Crescendo Lounge Choir: Gloria Ford, James Young, Judy Young, Nick Valentine.

* Of the Celtic folk group Brokenstraw

The Songs

  1. The American Way
  2. (Can’t Go Home) Again
  3. Mr. Parking Tickets
  4. Wal-Street, USA
  5. You
  6. A Bird to L.A.
  7. Barcelona ’87
  8. Happy Birthday Ramses II (Belated)
  9. Sunshine Sketches
  10. Sons and Daughters
  11. In Four Dimensions
  12. The Most Evil Man in the World

Joe 6-Track Demo 1996

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Meta from 2015

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