Story The Crow Told Me is a packed album with a wide range of emotions.

Ketch Secor, member of Old Crow Medicine Show, has released his first solo album, Story The Crow Told Me.

“Busker’s Spell” kicks off the album with a train conductor speaking, and Secor immediately leads into a storytelling number that comes so naturally to him. “Couple of years before Old Crow I was boarded a train for Chicago / I just turned 15 / I got a train to catch and make my getaway.”

Many tracks on this album, including “Talkin’ Doc Blues,” “Ghost Train” and “Junkin’” are true folk and bluegrass numbers that have a spontaneous energy, and could have been written sitting around a campfire.

It is easy to tell Secor is truly happy to be creating music and in the studio with the freedom to spread good vibes and stomp-clap tunes. “Old Man River” is filled with exciting harmonica and natural beats that carry the easy melody along with the excitement in Secor’s voice.

“Highland Rim” easily has one of the best productions on Story The Crow Told Me. There is a deeper rhythm and some contrast in instrumentation, giving the song layers. “Will you show me the way / where the birds fly away to be free / can I come back again and take my rest / I get full of dread all these worries in my head.” This song is emotional on many levels, bringing the meaning of the album title to life, exemplifying the overall metaphor.

Nashville is, for obvious reasons, a well-known muse for many songwriters. It is hard to create a new perspective on this town, but it is always appreciated by locals, or those who just visit Broadway and appreciate the music. “What Nashville Was” is a heartbreak letter to how Nashville has changed and how he loved it more back in the day.

Story The Crow Told Me cannot be described in a few words due to its range and differentiation between songs. There are some tracks meant for fun and some having much deeper meanings.