Adkins, Wilder / Hope & Sorrow
Album: Hope & Sorrow   Collection:Country
Artist:Adkins, Wilder   Added:Dec 2016
Label:No Label  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2017-02-08 Pull Date: 2017-04-12 Charts: Country/Bluegrass
Week Ending: Mar 19 Mar 12 Feb 19 Feb 12
Airplays: 1 2 2 1

Recent Airplay
1. Mar 16, 2017: Totally A
Hope & Sorrow, Cherry Blossoms
4. Feb 18, 2017: Butter and Jams
When I'm Married
2. Mar 10, 2017: Magic Mix
Cherry Blossoms
5. Feb 18, 2017: Music Casserole
Hope & Sorrow
3. Mar 07, 2017: Munch Time
Dreamer, Cherry Blossoms
6. Feb 11, 2017: The Iron Skillet
When I'm Married

Album Review
Kim Walter
Reviewed 2017-01-21
Wilder Adkins, “Hope & Sorrow”
Label: self
Reviewed by: Kim Walter, January 2017

Sometimes I am really surprised by how an artist sounds versus how I think he should sound, and this guy really surprised me. Coming from a background of folk and Americana, Wilder Adkins has certainly found his distinct sound, exemplified by #1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 12. His themes include faith, doubt, hope, sorrow, and the all pervasive LOVE. My faves were: 4, 6, 7, 8

1. slow/med- mellow, pleasant, unobtrusive; voice sounds familiar
2. slow- gentle song about a gentlewoman
3. slow/med- lyrics summarize song “in love we are”; a happy, meandering tune
4. med- slightly nostalgic, traveling tune, upbeat
5. med- album namesake, best example of pure voice on album
6. slow- more variation in both melody and voice than anywhere else on album
7. slow/med- hopeful song about a happy, married future
8. med- INSTRUMENTAL- unique instruments including rainstick
9. slow- mellow, meandering, tremulous voice
10. slow/med- duet, lovesong
11. slow- Wilder’s classic sound
12. slow- another example of Wilder’s sound

Track Listing
1. Dreamer   7. When I'm Married
2. Gentle Woman   8. Sericea
3. Bright & Beautiful   9. Smoke Signals
4. Cherry Blossoms   10. Our Love Is A Garden
5. Hope & Sorrow   11. Wild Things
6. Mecca   12. Wrestle