Here are some things that have been said about some say Leland.
"Gorgeous music that will, quite frankly, break your heart." - Laurie Gallardo - Austin Music Minute
"Sad and Sublime Folk" - The Austin Chronicle
"There’s a lonely, wistful air to Some Say Leland’s 2009 release, Fifty Miles Into the Main, that makes it special. Songwriter and guitarist Dan Grissom doesn’t even have to try - the songs’ haunted, longing melodies and Grissom’s personal, almost conversational vocals capture the subtle beauties of roots music. Listening to the album is like opening a storybook; you’re drawn into the tales, and left thinking about them long after they’re over." - Laurie Gallardo - Austin Music Minute
"One of Austin's most intriguingly cerebral bands." - Austin American Statesman
"Some Say Leland has a gem with their latest full-length, Fifty Miles Into the Main. They’ve assembled a collection of simple, lovely melodies housing tales that strike up a sort of melancholy, a sense of longing that pulls the heart strings mighty hard. But there’s no sentimentality here. These are solid, gorgeous songs, American roots music at its best." - Laurie Gallardo - Austin Music Minute - KUT
"Some Say Leland’s sophomore album surprises with its subtlety, full of gorgeous tunes and wistful narratives that flow with an easy but unsettled beauty." - Doug Freeman - AustinSound.net
"I think myspace is broken, it sounds like two songs are playing at once." - Dan's Mom
"Some Say Leland is one of the most appealing and satisfying live acoustic ensemble performances happening in Austin. In terms of song craft and musicianship, Some Say Leland offer truly top-notch artistry.what we have is simply a beautiful example of original contemporary American music. Many talented artists try sincerely, but fall honorably short of that mark." - Church of the Friendly Ghost
"The hand-numbered sophomore album from local neo-traditionalists Some Say Leland captures a rare combination of devils and dust.Leader Dan Grissom is an impressive vocalist and songwriter that recalls Bowl of Fire-era Andrew Bird." - Austin Powell - The Austin Chronicle
"Reminiscent of dusty field recordings and the kind of primordial folk heard on The Anthology Of American Folk Music, Some Say Leland is earnestly committed to its version of American roots music, singing lyrical tales of wandering troubadours and weepy odes to hunchbacks over a dry creek bed of banjos, accordion, and brass. While it's tempting to relate them to early 20th-century revivalists like Squirrel Nut Zippers, Some Say Leland's antediluvian bent is far from a gimmick: Its palpable affection for the cleansing power of folk should delight fans of fellow modern-day traditionalists like Will Oldham or Andrew Bird." - The Onion"Some Say Leland began with a mournful, almost sinister blues about flooding in New Orleans. Singer-guitarist Dan Grissom's plain, conversational baritone has a modern quality that contrasted strikingly with stand-up bassist Lindsey Verrill's piquant, old-timey soprano and folk-jazz instrumentation that also included accordion, trombone, drums and violin or cello. All their songs have an otherworldly bent, but a new waltz about a nightmare starring the devil was particularly eerie." - Parry Gettelman - The Austin-American StatesmanThey also recorded another album a few years ago with a much simpler setup of guitar, dobro, mandolin and harmony vocals. Here are some nice things that have been written about their first album."their wry, almost reserved approach to storytelling lends an captivatingly personal touch to their music." - Kendal Rogers - The Buzz"Taking vocal and lyrical cues from artists as diverse as Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Will Oldham, Grissom and his bandmates have created a fine neo-folk recording that resonates well with simple, tuneful songwriting and instrumental interplay." - Chris Edwards - The Pine LogIf you like what you hear on the website, you can buy the first album at:www.cdbaby.com/somesaylelandOr you can download the album through iTunes.Also, feel free to leave comments and let us know what you think. Thanks.
