best new songwriter in the great state of Texas
I have had this cd for about a year and it is truely the best cd that I own. Not one bad song on it. Chris has a voice that is raw but awesome and his songwriting is incredible. Paints a picture with every song that he sings. If you don't have this cd, YOU MUST GET IT!!!!!
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This c.d. is awesome. I love how the songs are true. Best Yet!
It was good, but 1st c.d. was better. Can;t wait until 3rd one!
Every now and then an artist comes along that not only adds background music to our lives, but adds songs to the soundtrack. For some people those artists would be the Grateful Dead or Phish, and for others Jimmy Buffett. But, for most of us reading this review, those artists are Jerry Jeff, REK, and Steve Earle. Some might even add a Todd Snider or a Pat Green to that list, and others will add who they must - but I am writing this review - so I put Jason Boland and the Stragglers at the top of that list. I have followed Jason and his band for over a year and they always deliver. I recently had the great fortune to go to Amarillo for the "Happenin' on the High Plains", and witness Andy Pate, Macon Greyson, and Roger Creager perform with Jason. By the time Creager finished his amazing set (this was the first time I saw him and he blew me away), I didn't think there was a way Boland would be able to keep the energy level going. Then the band opened with "Ponies"...and I thought The Golden Light was going to put Amarillo's Electric company out of business. The Stragglers live show matches anyone in the state (including Steve Earle, REK, and Pat Green).
"Pearl Snaps" which is produced by Lloyd Maines is truly one of the most complete albums you will ever own. I know much has been said about these "Boys from Oklahoma" on this site, but don't let the fact that they aren't from Texas keep you from ordering this CD. The lyrics on this disc are poems we have all written ourselves, about ourselves. Jason Boland and the Stragglers will make you remember songs you have never heard.....
This is one of the best CDs that I've bought this year. A friend of mine loaned it to me and I didn't want to give it back. Mark is pretty much an unkown right now but you can't ignore true talent for long. He has influences from Bob Dylan and Steve Earle but his music still sounds original. The CD contains 16 tracks for TEN BUCKS! You can't go wrong here, anyway you look at it!
Pat is one of the greatest musicians and singers around. His albums rock. Keep the Texas music alive!
A classic "must have" for any Texas Music lover!
As Charlie Robison said in a recent show "If you call yourself a fan of Texas music and don't own a Terry Allen CD, then you are not really a fan of Texas music..."
The best Americana CD of the year...
