An album that is entirely written by its lead singer leaves the audience understanding some of the thoughts and feelings that went into making the CD.

Dust by the Benjy Davis Project is one of those albums.

Davis takes us through the memories and feelings he had throughout his efforts to create this album.

This fourth album from the Benjy Davis Project is a reflection on the life Davis has led, the loves in his life and even the struggles and hardships he has gone through while trying to make it as a musician.

Although it is an alternative rock album, Dust combines the sounds and musical styles of Southern genres like blues and country to give a folk rock feel to the album.

The band that backs up Benjy Davis utilizes many different instruments like harmonicas, pianos and of course guitars to give the songs their folksy feel.

Some people might compare the feel of the album to the Dave Matthews Band.

Others might feel that Davis sounds like a rougher John Mayer. I feel both are positive.

Dust relies heavily on the idea of love and the ups and downs, ins and outs of Davis and the loves he has encountered in his life.

The track “Sweet Southern Moon” is about how he felt as a 15-year-old boy with the first love of his life. In “I Love You,” he declares the love he has is “stronger than I can hold, worth more than dying for,” but in the ending track, “Over Me,” Davis loses the love that he has been singing of the entire CD.

Dust is both well-written and well-sung. The album starts out strong and upbeat, but as the CD wears on, the songs become slower and deeper which might turn some listeners off. I recommend this album.