2007-03-23
Ry Cooder’s parable of “radical imagination.” The album details the life, rambles and education of “Buddy Red Cat.” Cooder brings guests to the table like Mike Seeger, his brother Pete, Roland White, Van Dyke Parks, Paddy Moloney, Flaco Jiminez, Sefon Harris, Joachim Cooder, and others. Each of 17 songs, most originals, are accompanied with a drawing from Vincent Valdez and a story/vignette written by Ry Cooder.Edward Herda
Goodnight Jaybird
JIM WHITE
Transnormal Skiperoo
Martin Sexton
Seeds
JOE FLETCHER AND THE WRONG REASONS
White Lighter
CARSIE BLANTON
Idiot Heart
JENNY LEWIS with THE WATSON TWINS
Rabbit Fur Coat
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