James Ray (rock musician)

The band were signed, and after Ray's contribution to The Sisterhood project Gift, the label released the single "Mexico Sundown Blues" in July 1986.

The musical style was more dance-like than Third Generation, continuing to incorporate samples and Ray's own deep voice against the female backing vocals and electronic rhythms.

The songs, "Beneath the Tupelo Tree", "Between Those States of Mind", "Nothing At All" and "A Higher Plains Drifter/Last Train from Woody Creek", marked a musical departure from Ray's earlier works, featuring acoustic guitars alongside vocals, keyboards, saxophone and percussion.

The first track includes an audio sample of SNL actor Phil Hartman quoting a famous scripture, with a twist.

In March 2015, a new project debuted on SoundCloud.com entitled BLACK HEARTED RIDERS "Northern Lights EP", which features James Ray on vocals.

The complete, 11-track CD is available online and is titled "Last Train From Woody Creek" and features Mick Emerson, originally of The Performance.

The collections sets span James Ray's extensive catalogue and feature demos, outtakes, live songs and more, available via Black October Records.