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This is a truely great album a truely gifted poet. I've like James McMurtry for a long time , but my exposure to his songwriting was limited to say the least. I saw James recently at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard Wa and was wowed by the power of his vocals and lyrics , you gotta see him live if you have the chance.
Even if you don't agree with his politics(which are a very snall part of the cd) it's a selection everyone should enjoy. Check it out, you'll be glad you did. I've been listening to James McMurtry for decades and he has never disappointed, and "Just Us Kids" may be his best ever. He has a truly refined pure talent as a writer that makes you want to dance one minute and cry the next.
I thought so much of the first one I knew it would be a hard act to follow. He talks a lot on this one instead of singing, but he pulls it off because the messages are so beautifully rendered. I was a little hesitant about this cd. But follow he did.
We are fans of James McMurtry and feel this is one of his best. Topical lyrics, great backing band, biting commentary, and all-out rockin.Would highly recommend.
It describes in the first person, the horrors and consequenses of the crime of incest. Fireline Road is the best track on the disc. The more you listen to this album you may begin to feel that this is "album of the year" material. This is James McMurtry at his all time best. Son of famous novelist Larry McMurtry demonstrates the genetic gifts of his dad. Chaney's Toy and God Bless America are war protest songs of the new milenium.
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