On his 2007 release, Michael Ubaldini backs off the throttle, creating a more folk-blues era Dylan-esque collection. Ubaldini`s rough-and-honey voice is nicely complimented by fiddle, pedal, and piano. His simple storytelling is full of classic tales of love and loss. Album after album Ubaldini taps into a vibe. On Storybook it is a slow, rewarding smolder. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (self-released)
