There's really no way to pin down Cross Canadian Ragweed, other than just great music. They're like the Osmonds. A little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, but without the sucking like the Osmonds. Nevertheless, CCR is just good music. From the first track of "Carney" to the last track of "Highway 377" these guys give you your money's worth. I got the chance to meet the band's lead singer/guitarist, Cody Canada, at Fishbonz in Tulsa, and he was a really nice guy. For someone to be that talented and not have an ego is really cool. If you've never heard CCR's music let me suggest that you buy them in order. Although, "Carney" captures a young band it is also their best representation in my opinion. It sets the the stage for what's to come. The album's highlight to me is "Jenny" written by Canada and Mike Shannon I belive. Other highlights include "Alright" and the red dirt classic "Help Me Get Over This Mountain." "Live and Loud at The Wormy Dog" is another must own for music fans. It's CCR's inside joke CD. It has a hidden version of "Carney Man" complete with Jason Boland screwing up a verse and the important chants by the Wormy Dog crowd. It also contains the live only track "If I were President," Cody Canada's manifesto. Hey, at least he's not the unibomber. "Live and Loud" also has another red dirt standard the remarkable "Boys From Oklahoma.""Highway 377" shows the boys a little more seasoned and a little more honed. The band sounds really tight and the song's have a harder edge to them. The album is hard dirving from the first track, "Look At Me," which is also my favorite track on the disc. In the midst of Canada's ripping guitar leads, that do in fact rock, are more tender songs like the folkie "Jimmy & Annie," and the two songs written for CCR's mentor and drummer Randy Ragsdale's father "Johnny's Song" and the touching hidden track,"Daddy's At Home" sang by Randy. Nevertheless if you haven't picked up a CCR CD do so ASAP. I'm sure Lonestar has them in stock, and keep a look out this April for CCR's latest live CD rumored to be called "Live and Loud At Billy Bob's" and their upcoming studio album rumored to be entiltled "Purple". Until next time, keep your ear to the music and your nose to the rhinestones. What?
I saw them at the Annex in Nacogdoches, TX and I felt that they are one of the best bands in the state. I hope they keep putting out great music.
cross canadian ragweed rules all of their cd's are great especially
carny and wormy dog!!!!!!
These guys are awesome, all three of their albums are awesome and I'm sure that their next one will be just great.
If you see these guys in concert you will have a greater appreciation for what it truly takes to be artists. The energy is unbeleivable and the music even greater. I had the opportunity to have a few beers with the band and they are real people who truly appreciate their fans.
Rando T just does't know what good music is when he hears it.
I think you need to go bury yourself and do us all a favor.
CCR rocks and if you don't like it you can kiss my ass.
I moved to Seguin last year to attend Texas Lutheran University.
I have never been an Americana or any kind of County
fan for that matter, that is until I heard CCR. I was like
who are these guys, and ever since then it has been CCR
Pat Green, Cory Morrow and Kevin Smith in heavy rotation
in my CD player.
Thanks Guys for showing me whats up!
I thought they ere awesome live and cant wait til I see them again.
