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Now & Then: Ray Wylie Hubbard’s Reel 2 Reel 4 Real and the reach of Naturally

Sunday, August 30, 2026 By Tom Osborne

Ray Wylie Hubbard has long worked in the overlap between country, blues and rock, usually with more interest in feel than polish. Reel 2 Reel 4 Real continues that approach with a rawer, more garage-minded sound. J.J. Cale’s 1971 debut Naturally makes a useful comparison because it established an earlier model for roots music built around groove, restraint and an unmistakable guitar style.

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: J.J. Cale, Ray Wylie Hubbard

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