With influences stretching from classic Dylan & Stones tracks to modern artists such as Ryan Adams, Tom Petty and Wilco, it's not hard to understand why The Whiskey Saints cherish the American tradition of lyricism combined with strong melodies. Other artists such as indie greats Built to Spill and Guided By Voices add a bit of rock n roll punch in their sound, too. Their first full-length studio album, "West", with up and coming producer Jim Dineen at the helm, was released October of 2008.