The Kelly Richey Band - Dig A Little Deeper (1999) (FLAC)

Harkening back to Kelly's folk-rock days, Dig a Little Deeper was produced by Kiya Heartwood, of the '90s band Stealin' Horses, which was on the Arista label. Kelly played with Stealin' Horses for several years, touring and performing at Farm Aid.

Engineered by Les Campbell, Dig a Little Deeper features songs written on acoustic guitar and recorded with a heavy rock influence, blending Richey's electric and acoustic guitars. Nine of the 11 tracks were written by Kelly. Poignant but never self-pitying, they highlight Kelly at her most vulnerable. Terry Williamson delivers solid bass lines throughout, and Eric Maylaben rounds out the band with robust drumming that perfectly punctuates the tone and emotional feel of Richey's songs. “It's Raining in My Head” depicts a relationship that loses its trust to lies. “You Can't Stop Me from Cryin'” conveys the painful choice to express heartache rather than hide the pain. “Ripped and Torn” is about the inescapable longing for things to be different. Pensive and wistful, Dig A Little Deeper captures a lesser-known aspect of Richey's roots, but also broadens her sound with the Americana-esque songs "Is Anybody Listening?" and "Cracked & Bent." This effort moves Richey forward musically while maintaining the integrity of her powerful vocals and guitar playing.

Tracklist
01. It's Rainin' in My Head
02. Cracked & Bent
03. Is Anybody Listening
04. Can't Stop Me From Cryin'
05. Ripped & Torn
06. Don't Bring Me Down
07. Playhouse
08. Dig a Little Deeper
09. One Chance to Love Me
10. It Was a Good Time
11. Hey Joe