In these trying times , it can be difficult to grab onto something and find solice in its pure essence. Happiness is a commodity low in supply and stress is high in demand. It is with great excitement then that I, Jeb Wright, writer of this review, reveal that I have discovered something that takes only two easy steps and will provide those moments of relief and even restore faith in mankind. The entity that shall bring this joy is Warren Haynes’ new album Man in Motion and the two steps needed to fully take advantage of the gifts it offers is to play it loud and often.

Haynes is a music machine and songwriting dynamo. His solo career has always been shadowed by the other bands that he plays in --- until now. Warren has successfully added a solo career to his other gigs with Gov’t Mule, the Allman Brothers and The Dead. This is an album that will be counted amongst his greatest accomplishments when his career is in its twilight.

Haynes wrote a batch of songs that ooze with soul, rock, southern charm, Memphis blues and even jazz. All tunes come with plenty of road soaked vocals and whiskey soaked lead guitar playing. Haynes also incorporates plenty of Hammond B3 organ, soul sister background vocals and even horns into many tunes making this a truly original piece of work. The best moments are “River’s Gonna Rise,” “Sick of My Shadow,” “Hattiesburg Hustle,” “Man In Motion,” “Take A Bullet” and “Save Me.” Truth be told there is not a bad moment on the entire album.

With Man in Motion, Haynes has once again made us sit back, shake our heads at his brilliance and turn the volume up. He is singlehandedly keeping classic blues/rock alive and with every album he releases, its heart beats a little bit stronger.