One listen to Feast Or Famine, and it is undeniable that the deep, gruff voice that once screamed powerful punk anthems belongs to none other than Chuck Ragan. The former Hot Water Music frontman has become a musical troubadour, writing stripped-down acoustic songs that retain the same passion evident in his punk rock career. Feast or Famine, his debut studio album for SideOneDummy, beautifully captures the sound of a gifted singer/songwriter as he journeys into the next chapter of his musical life, with an acoustic guitar in hand.

Teaming up with producer Ted Hutt (Bouncing Souls, Flogging Molly), the laid-back recording process took place with close friends including Matt Skiba (Alkaline Trio), Jolie Holland, Jon Gaunt, Tim Barry (Avail), James Fearnley (The Pogues), Matt Hensley and Nathan Maxwell (Flogging Molly.) The album also displays Ragan’s remarkable musical talents with him playing the harmonica, lap steel and both acoustic and electric guitars.

At its core ‘Feast or Famine’ is undeniably a folk record in the most traditional sense of the term. The violin-driven “Do You Pray” is startlingly reminiscent Bruce Springsteen's Bob Seeger sessions; “Don't Cry” recalls Uncle Tupelo and the austere “Symmetry” is dripping with so much raw emotion that you can almost feel Ragan's presence next you as he delivers his lyrics with his trademark urgency and passion.

Vinyl Color: White/Coke Bottle Clear Split-Color or Purple Mix

Track Listing

The Boat  
For Broken Ears  
California Burritos 
Geraldine  
It's What You Will  
Do You Pray   
Don't Cry   
Symmetry  
Between The Lines  
Hearts Of Stone  
The Grove   
Do What You Do