Jamie Granger - True Hearted Kind (2025) Hi-Res

Jamie Granger’s eponymous, self-released debut album, which appeared around the beginning of this year, didn’t get the attention it deserved. So, the South Florida folk singer/songwriter is trying again, with an album on the Y&T label that combines most of the debut’s tracks with five additional numbers.

Let’s hope more people pay attention this time, because Granger’s new CD is a charmer. On standouts such as “Up to Heaven” and “French Canadian Girl,” he features warm vocals, rich melodies, and poetic vignettes that seem drawn from real life. Especially if you appreciate the work of 1960s folkies like David Blue, Tommy Flanders, and Patrick Sky, you’ll enjoy this set.