01.30.08 Nashville City Paper Something in Between (Americana) from singer/songwriter Stephen Simmons is appropriately titled, as Simmons music could accurately be dubbed introspective pop, rock-tinged folk, or country with touches of the blues, depending on the selection. He's effective with sentimental fare ("Hold You Today," "We'll See, "All The Time I've Got,") or harder, more lyrically intense material ("Long Road," "Down Tonight," "Blues On A Sunny Day.") His instrumental collaborators include the very busy Richard McLaurin (multiple guitars, plus organ and mellotron) plus keyboardist David Briggs, electric guitarist Joe McMahan, Al Perkins on pedal steel, bassist Billy Mercer and drummer Ken Lewis. Mixed and produced by McLaurin at the House of David studios locally, Something in Between has songs to make you think, others to amuse or entertain, and most importantly displays the writing and singing acumen of Stephen Simmons.