Overall, Beyond the Now is well worth taking home. There's enough meat in this rock n' roll stew to satisfy even the heartiest appetite. Apaches of Paris and their gutsy guitar-totin' frontwoman Julieann Banks. I was thrilled to see her recently resurface with her first solo project, aptly titled Gold. Her songwriting is in top form, with honest and insightful storytelling that could only have sprung from the inkwell of introspection and pain.
Banks has that rare ability to translate very complex emotions into simple feelings.
Julieann has definitely paid her dues in Austin and has matured into a major talent-ready to make it big. This release focuses on the serious vocal talents of Davis as he interprets pop songs with his distinctive style. Reprise has stuck closely to its own archives for this beautiful and cohesive collection which represents an era that is long gone. Like his friend Frank Sinatra, Davis also had a unique phrasing style. These studio recordings leave no doubt about the vocal abilities of Davis, as they were often overlooked in favor of his talents in acting, dancing and comedy.