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Beano  12/24/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
Great comeback CD for Max after "One Of The Ways". Not that his last studio album was all bad; it did, after all, give us "The Pila Song". But other than "Ain't Fallin' In Love", not much else to listen to on that one. Those are the only 2 songs from that album that made it onto my personal Max Stalling bootleg CD that I carry in my truck. Can't carry ALL my CD's with me, you know. "Topaz City" is a much better listen; the newest edition of my personal Max Stalling bootleg CD has 5 of his new songs, and could have had more if I could get more than 20 songs on a CD. "If Only The Good Die Young" is a great song, exactly what you'd expect from Max in the leadoff position. "Ping Pong, Pool" is a song I really don't want to like, but I can't help it. I guess I like the fact that Max seems to know how to make white gravy without using Pioneer mix. The more I listen to "Skyview Cabaret", the more I like it, even though it confuses me. I initially thought it was about a senile old man, now I'm not so sure. Guess I've got a short attention span. "Don't Fall Alone" is a great toe tapper, I'll be singing along with it as soon as I memorize the words. Which brings us to the creme de la creme, "Goodnight Never Meant Goodbye". It's replaced "The Pila Song" [which replaced "These Reminders" (which replaced "The Rock Song")] as my favorite Max Stalling song; I've played it over and over, I think it will be my first release if I ever learn how to sing and get a recording contract. If there's one thing I'm disappointed in with this album, it's that I was hoping for a studio version of "6x9 Speakers". No such luck. For the record, a couple of the songs on my bootleg CD came off compilation albums and aren't on any of his own CD's. Max's versions of "El Paso" and "The Rodeo Song" are good listens; I can't remember what music service I downloaded them from, but they were both well worth the buck.
Aggie  12/09/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
I like how he accomplishes a clean and crisp sound; he doesnt have to smoke and drink his voice into a nasty rasp in order to sound genuine. Great voice and amazing songwriter.
TexasWoman  09/01/2007          
Max Stalling
Artist Review
Max is the poet laureate of the Wild Horse Desert (South Texas, for those of you unfamiliar with Texas geography). He can definitely turn a phrase (check out "Time's Hand in Your Pocket" from Comfort in the Curves.) Maybe his lyrics are too cerebral for some to "get it", but he's definitely TEXAS.
Chad H  08/23/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
Wow! Max is my Elvis!! He always comes out with the best music and is even better on stage. Thank you, Max!! Chad
J Cov  08/16/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
Another great album by one of the greatest Texas Music artist of the time. Great tunes, great story telling. Deffinately lives up to the "Smooth" Max Stalling we all know and love. A must add to your collection, like all of his previous albums!
Sarah  08/03/2007          
Max Stalling
Artist Review
I love Max! I follow him up and down I-35 and catch him playing anywhere I can. This new release was well worth the wait. If you don't think this album has any references to Texas you are plain crazy. Topaz City is actually a reference to Crystal City his home town and he says so at every show. If you don't think this one is as good or better than the rest... You don't know Max.
objectiveguy  08/02/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
Anyone thinks this CD is not FANTASTIC, knows nothing about music. It is fantastic!!! What is cool about Max is that he has his own unique style. His lyrics and story telling are second to no one. Who cares if the word "Texas" is mentioned. The music is certainly rooted in Texas. ANOTHER A+ FOR THE MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED TEXAS TALENT!!!
Bryan  07/03/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
Max has never put out anything but a 5-star album... Until now. I realize that Max's music is "maturing" but this album lacks a lot of what I listen to Max to hear. Some of us like the more raw, down-home feel of his prior music. Where are the Texas references? I understand wanting to appeal to a broader audience by being geographically vague, but those of us that appreciate local music do so because we can relate. Some of that's gone in this new album. The lyrics on this one are as insightful as in the past, but some of the songs feel like they may have been rushed. A sad thought given the time frame since his last release. Lastly, where is '6x9 Speakers'? I’d really love to hear how that could be translated into a studio version. Additionally, it would have added some much-needed faster pace to the album. Topaz City was a slight disappointment, possibly only because I hold Max’s work in such high regard. However, it's still Max and it's still better than 99% of the Texas "music" out there.
Frank  06/28/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
Totally Texas Max Music! Great lyrics, song list, and production!
Kyle  06/26/2007          
Topaz City
Album Review
Heard lots of the new material in Helotes the other night, the new material sounds great. Another great CD from Max


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