As well as new songs, this album contains songs he had previously written but unreleased. It's overall flow is warm and inviting; a very personable ambience is felt from start to finish on this acoustic album. 

The title-track is a fun lovin' jam with other musicians and his friends. Hand claps to laughter is in abundance; you can almost picture ice cold beverages nearby. No doubt Ayla and company were burning the midnight oil on this song that's packed with great harmonies. Ayla has impressive style on the guitar and it really comes out nicely on "After The Morning After"; you can't help joining in tapping your feet.

"Wake Up Early" is a sweet ballad that defines the music. This is a songwriters song; it's a real as knowing the sun will rise tomorrow. Complete with clinking glasses, Ayla takes you on a wonderful journey with his music.

Another keeper is "Worth The Drive" which everyone can relate to; catchy hooks like Love will hit you like a truck, Was the distance worth the drive, Radio blaring through the night.

The rich sound for these 9-songs on the indie Saved By Radio / Saved By Vinyl label was enhanced by the rustic acoustics of the one-room recording at Pine Ridge Farms located in nearby Lily Plain in Northern Saskatchewan. The beauty and charm of the farmhouse recording location is where Ayla grew up. After The Morning After (2008) is engineered by John Blerot (who also contributes on the Accordion) and produced by Danny Michel who are formidable components within the Canadian music world. 

I wrote Ayla a personal message  I've listened from start to finish... twice! this is one of the most enjoyable, nicest albums I've heard in sometime - down to earth, your songwriting is very impressive and your singing on all the songs - everything, works!

According to the press release from Killbeat Music (www.killbeatmusic.com): No (real) drums were used. Just foot stomps and hand claps in the wooden high-roofed room. Late night rummy gang vocals were added to creaking floor boards and acoustic strums. Everyone recording in the same room - no isolated control room here. The wind sneaking onto the tracks disguised itself as tape hiss along with the clinking of glasses and stray bird songs.

The official release date is June 24, 2008 available at CD Baby. A nice edition to your folk music collection.

www.savedbyradio.com | www.myspace.com/aylabrookmusic

Chris White
c.white@partyinkingston.com