Topaz City is spelended album. The song themes and tempo are varied. As usual the stories music is the strongest part with the vocals being the weakest part of the album. Max hs trouble with the high notes and it shows in a song or two. All the material is new and I was suprized to see that new songs from his live album were not included. It is a very strong album and if you like Max you will like this new work.
I was worried about what this album would sound like. No need its just as good as his past albums! Its true Max fashion and the music is clever and true just like all of his other music!
i like max stalling and i think he a great person. But whoever wrote that article on him is the biggest poophead ive ever heard of. i took offense about his statement towards people who wear caps, and i would like him to know that a lot of true farmers and ranchers wear caps and none of them have ever worn a cowboy hat in their life.
Date Correction: SATURDAY, MAY 19 at Minute Maid Park
He is elite--and he is also playing at Minute Maid Park, prior to Jason Boland and the Stragglers on MAY 18, 2007. Both Max Stalling and Jason Boland will be holding concerts before the Astros game vs. the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
Max is elite. There's no other way to put it.
I've been fortunate to catch several of Max's shows recently and his new songs from the soon to be released CD Topaz City are great! I just placed my order in advance so that I can listen to all the songs on his new CD. From the sampling Max has been singing at his live shows it's already proving difficult to pick a favorite. Right now I'm leaning toward 'Goodnight Never Meant Good Bye' but 'Ping Pong Pool' and 'Only The Good Die Young' are a lot of fun at the live shows. I'm looking forward hearing all the new songs on this CD.
Dave
Been wanting to see Max for a while. Finally saw him at Executive Surf Club Sat night. It was a GREAT evening. Keep writing and singing those terrific songs.
I saw Max in Steamboat Springs, Colorado last week. He was great in person. I sure hope he is there again next year. My favorite show of all of the 30 shows this past week was Max Stalling.
saw him last nigth at the Verzion in Houston, GREAT,HE WAS JUST GREAT