great stuff, top notch cd. as country as it gets

Unbelievable...how this guy is not on every country radio station is beyond me. Excellent songs and writing. All of his albums are full of great music.

Deryl Dodd is the best. There is nothing better than sitting around a fire, in the middle of nowhere(aka: my hometown), listening to some good texas country. And Deryl Dodd is exactly that.

I first met Deryl Dodd at Carlos n Charlies a couple of weeks ago, not only was he a wonderful singer he is also a very nice guy. Got a chance to sit and talk to him for a while and enjoyed his company very much. Went and saw him again at Hill's and again the same great preformer and nice guy.

Ok...I was at Mo's place in Katy , Texas last night 7-15-2005 and saw Deryl Dodd perform. What talent! Not only is he a good singer and song writer, but, a good performer as well. He had every girl in the whole bar in his back pocket and had the dance floor rocking!He is by far one of the most enjoyable performers on the Texas circut as well as National. Go support him! You will have a good time!

I saw Deryl play at Decouxs in Crystal Beach this week. This experence had me remembering my childhood when my brother and family would play music and sing, Deryl plays for the love of music while his humility makes everyone feel a part, the quality of his work leaves us wanting more. Deryl don't forget us because we won't forget you.

deryl is my favorite texas country artist ever. his remake of Sundown stoll my heart the very first time i heard it. and who could not love tony lama boots?! so awesome. Mr. Dodd needs to do a show in Lubbock Tx. sometime soon. really. thanks for proving that country can still be country even with a twist.

I have to say that this is by far my favorite Artist - I just can't get enough of "Stronger Proof". It ranks up there with Aaron Watson's "Honky Tonk Kid" and Kevin Fowler's "Loose, Loud, & Crazy"!

This guy can sing the old country favorites and make you believe that you have gone back fifty years with the blink of an eye, or he can sing one of the totally irreverant songs that have made him popular with the tacky crowd. Yes I said the tacky crowd and I should know cuss I am one. I am glad that his new TONY Llama boots did not have a crack in them, and I am glad that she did.

Lucky Dog's loss continues to be Dualtone's gain as the roster of Sony's former imprint follows a migratory path to the Nashville indie. Joining recent releases by BR549 and Charlie Robison, Dodd's latest shows the greatest leap forward. His previous LP, 2002's "Pearl Snaps," was something of a comeback effort, regaining his musical footing after a crippling bout of viral encephalitis. This time out he leans even more heavily on twangy two-steppers, with plenty of fiddle, steel and honky-tonk piano. ¶ Having returned to Texas, Dodd's brought a bit of his Nashville polish with him, but like many who temped on Lucky Dog, he pairs commercial edgings with a heart-and-soul that retains its roots. The opener, "Never Again," hits the ground running with a Bakersfield shuffle that features a terrific walking bass line from the band's newest member, Kerry Wilson. The mid-tempo title track reworks classic tear-in-your-beer themes with some clever wordplay, and Dodd adds a sly edge to the Kenny Rogers hit, "Love or Something Like It." ¶ When Dodd stays up-tempo, he rocks in the Texas style of Jack Ingram and Pat Green, but when he slows down for tunes like "Outside Lookin' In" and "She Does the Best She Can," he drifts to the middle of the road. The exception is the closer, "The Crowd," a heartfelt ode that nicely captures the bond between Texas musicians and their fans. Those who've followed Dodd's career, or simply like the roadhouse music of the Lone Star state will enjoy this one. ¶ 3-3/4 stars, if allowed fractional ratings.