Holler is a studio album by American
folk rocksinger-songwriterAmy Ray, released on
Daemon Records in 2018. The music on this album continues Ray's exploration of
Americana music and Appalachian culture and has received positive reviews from critics.
Reception
Editors at
AllMusic Guide chose Holler as among the Best of 2018, rating this album 4.5 out of five stars, with critic Timothy Monger praising her exploration of
country music and opining that "Ray's powerful voice delivers personal ruminations, affirmations, history lessons, and the fiery politicized missives and cultural reflections that come from a lifetime of activism".[1] Stuart Henderson of Exclaim! gave Holler an eight out of 10, calling Ray "a remarkably wise and generous songwriter" who is "backed by a versatile band".[2]
Franklin Keel – cello on "Gracie's Dawn (Prelude)", "Sure Feels Good Anyway", "Last Taxi Fare", "Old Lady Interlude", "Sparrow's Boogie – For Byron Herbert Reece", "Sparrow's Lullaby", and "Bondsman (Evening in Missouri) – For Winter's Bone"
Garrick Smith –
baritone saxophone on "Gracie's Dawn (Prelude)", "Sure Feels Good Anyway", "Last Taxi Fare", and "Sparrow's Boogie – For Byron Herbert Reece"