Hey Brett try buying Suburban Legends or Heritage Way for some deep Lyrics, The whole Tom Petty deal was only done for 6 or 7 months Phil changes his live shows constantly. You don't get it because you haven’t heard more than one album. Phil changes every studio album completely, this is a true sign of an artist. His body of work changes as he grows and tours. You need to see more than one road show and look at his body of work before you pass judgment on a man changing the way people think about Texas music. Try asking Jack Ingram or Cody Canada about P2 and the Full Band, they are big fans and close friends of Mr. Pritchett. Phil is a true musician and phenomenal writer, I recommend Bruising Sheetrock on Suburban Legends for a darker look in Phil's writing. When Phil moved back from Nashville he wrote God Save The King, it's an amazing song about how life in the music business takes a toll on all artists and gets blurred the bigger you get. Please understand Phil changes his sound and writing with every new cd. Mr. Pritchett is truly one of a kind, he has made his mark with his intense live show no matter how small or big the crowd is. Phil plays for the love of the game and can't be described or judged by one album, but by his extensive body of work and relentless touring. Phil is a father of three and a man who has toured this state since Pat Green was in high school, so next time you want depth and rock'n roll pick up a Phil Pritchett album........

Phil is the Epitome of Texas Music. Not quite Country, not quite Rock. Almost a combination of both, but better. He is both Cool and Unusual.

I've seen these guys 4 times and love it more every time I see them. Phil is a great song writer, and a nice guy too, which is always appreciated among the hardcore Texas Country fans.

Saw these guys at Gruene Hall with Roger Creager. I'm not the biggest country fan in the world but my girlfriend wanted to go. These guys played first and blew my mind! How have I not heard of them before? I bought all of their CD's and every song is great. I'll be back at a show soon. If you get the chance to see Phil and the guys, don't miss it.

This CD is awesome! P2 is a great band. Phil Pritchett can write some lyrics...that's for sure! You feel like your at the concert!

This CD is money! P2 rocks. Besides the fact that it was recorded in College Station...it is a great live CD. P2 puts on a great live show!

Brett, I feel like I'm in therapy and we just had a breakthrough. I hope you enjoy what you hear and you can see past the crazy stuff they pull on stage sometimes. You might hate it, but at least you're giving it a fair shot. I wish more people were as willing to dig deeper before passing judgement on those guys or anyone else for that matter. I must admit: I've seen the Petty songs with the roadie a couple times in Houstoin and once in Dallas. Same exact thing all three times. I don't get as much out of it as I used to, but like I said a lot of people enjoy it for the change of pace and I think it shows Phil and the guys don't take themselves too seriously. Most songwriters are pretty pretentious in person and even more so on stage. Again, he's no Dylan, but I hope you find the stuff as refreshing and unique as I do. By the way, I appreciate your passion for this kind of stuff. Anybody else worth checking out in your opinion? In Texas or elsewhere?

Sean, your rebuttal was well stated. You seem to be a fan with intelligence who is rather eloquent, so if you find depth in Phil's music, perhaps I need to sink my teeth further into the newer albums before I make a definitive statement. As I originally stated, I think Phil's talented and it's clear that he's looking to contribure something different to the scene. Because of his talent, I just really didn't feel the 'Tom Petty' bit added much to his show - seems like something an artist of lesser skill would need to employ to strike the audience's fancy. I'll give the newer albums another listen and see if I can hear what you are hearing.

I never said he was the next John Lennon. I was just disagreeing with the 'all sizzle, no steak' comment. There is way more meat on the bone than you would want someone to believe. What albums do you own or have you given a fair shot to? Those two songs were written years ago anyway. Sante Fe is musically rather difficult (try to play it) and every verse paints a different picture. Maria is basically a hit even though it has received almost no air play compared to some of these other guys. It's an instant hit everytime I play it for my friends. The newer records, Tougher than the Rest and Suburban Legends are chock-full of thoughtful and often very clever stories and lyrics. Let's see some of these other guys pull off a song like 'Dreams' from Tougher. Forget it, it ain't gonna happen. I don't worship the guy or anything, but you can't say there's nothing there. The people who say he is nothing but a gimmick act can't really know what they're talking about. Everybody has an opinion, but why air it publicly if you don't really know the whole picture? Jealousy? Maybe there is an ax to grind? You're absolutely right. He's no John Lennon, but he's head and shoulders above most of the beer-guzzling, Texas-touting loudmouths out there. You can disagree all you want, it's just one man's opinion...

You are right, Sean... When your self-proclaimed best songs - the ones you close your live set with - are about getting drunk and chasing senoritas at the flamenco bar (Maria), and heading for the border (The Way to Santa Fe), you are DEFINITELY a musical pioneer. God, what was I thinking... Pritchett is CLEARLY the next John Lennon and should be recognized as such. He's light years past mediocrity... I'm sorry for the obvious oversight.