When is the blessing of a nomination for an interntionally acclaimed award the moment when you realize the business of music isn`t for you? Gwil Owen had that moment. After being nominated for an Oscar with Allison Moorer, Owen concluded he wanted to make music for himself. That was 1999. The title of Owen`s 2008 release "Gravy" speaks of how he views this album. Made outside of the machinations of Nashville, outside of the desire to achieve stardom and notice, Owen has put together a loose, stylistically diverse and uplifting album. Tired of introspective shoe-gazing songwriters? Gwil`s the guy for you. Besides the title track, he charms with Faith, Peace & Love and the always popular Don`t Break Funky On Me. Gravy is a man releasing himself from the machine and not only coming out whole, but also coming out happy. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (Rambler Records)
