I love both of the CD's, but I just gotta ask, What the hell is the significance of "Valentino and his cut of pair of jeans"? I also can't figure out what the crowd is shouting at the live shows during Carny Man. How come that song isn't on any of their CD's? Didn't Jason write that one? Also I don't understand the line 'Who needs Mastercard, when you got a Visa' from Truckstop Diaries. Can someone help?

Jason Boland and the Stragglers are amazing talents

Remember the first time you listened to your first Robert Earl song? Or maybe it was Pat Green? Or maybe it was Townes or Guy Clark or Jerry Jeff? Anyway, whoever that first artist was that turned you on to OKOM (Our Kind of Music), I promise you that Jason Boland will do the same for you a hundred fold. In fact, if I was a millionare I would buy a thousand or so of this CD and send it to anyone/everyone that was willing to just listen to it, because that is how impressed I am, and then I would have a thousand more friends all willing to buy me a beer. If there were such a thing as a StragglerHead (and there By Gawd should be), I would qualify. I absolutely LOVE these guys!!!! Seriously, if you are thinking about buying a CD from this site make it Pearl Snaps or Truckstop Diaries.

Put this cd in and head west away from Nashville, from its opening song to its bitter end, it will leave you with that shot full of holes feeling. Not that Jason isn't witty and funny and romantic with his songs, its just that he captures our lives so well, as well as Guy Clark and Todd Hoke, but he puts it a different way.

This cd has not left my deck since i bought it july 4th. GREAT MUSIC.

To Saddleman, man you were right. I just did myself the biggest favor with your help. Both cd's are equally great and both vary their sounds. I think Jason Boland and the Stragglers are now on my top 5 list of best country singers, and I can't wait to see him live, and a new cd comes out, but first I hope he gets better and I wish him well.

This man is hell of a songwriter, and dam fine singer. Hope you get back on your feet soon son. Our prayers are with you, will drink a few for you down at the Goldenlight.

this is for tejasman. It would do you good if you bought both cds I know youll love them both

This is an incredible CD! Jason and The Stragglers have outdone themselves with CD that is solid start to finish. "Gear and Dust" and "Shot Full of Holes" remind me of classic Haggard type old school country songs! Every track is excellent!!!!!

Outstanding CD. I'm sure Boland and the boys will be out kicking ass again soon. Get well soon.