Jay Gonzalez's lyrics & chords

Currently best known as the keyboardist for the Drive-By Truckers, Jay Gonzalez's effortless ability and simpatico with that outstanding ensemble belies his pop heritage. Long-time fans, though, know his catchy, melodic work with bands like Nutria and the sorely underrated The Possibilities. Mess of Happiness, Jay's first full-length solo album, distills this innate pop sensibility into a bevy of flavors, from soft AM gold to insanely memorable power pop, with multi-instrumentalist Gonzalez doing most of the heavy lifting. Recorded at his home...read more