Steve Ward

The Hunt

I've been hunting for this CD ever since it disappeared from my streaming library (thanks, Apple Music). After a few false starts and a long stay on my Discogs Want List, I finally received the email I'd been waiting for: a mint-condition copy had surfaced at a reasonable price. Needless to say, I bought it immediately.

The Sound

Although Opening Night is billed as a solo album, I've always viewed it as the spiritual successor to the two albums Steve Ward released under the Cherry Twister name. The same melodic songwriting, lush harmonies, and power-pop sensibilities carry straight through.

Drop the Needle Here

• "California"
• "Wings"
• "Western Skys"