2010-01-26
Anyone who thanks chickens in their album liner notes is alright with me. Texas musician, Matt Sever (who really was an electrician at one time) does just that on this, his sixth album. I'll forgive him for covering "Faithfully", because I quite liked the rest of this release. It's full of fun instrumentation provided by Matt, his producer, Mark Addison, and occasional guests. The narrative lyrics are fun and hold my interest...I want to know what happens next. It's hard for me to pick a favorite here, but check out "For Angela" or the title track for starters. Rebecca Ruth
The Blind Owl Band
Skeezy Patty
OTIS GIBBS
Grandpa Walked a Picketline
BLAZE FOLEY & THE BEAVER VALLEY BOYS
Cold, Cold World
MERLE JAGGER
– Rancho Los Angeles
KELLY HOGAN
I Like to Keep Myself in Pain
Jim Lauderdale
Headed for the Hills
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