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Cowboy Junkies |
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A Few Simple Words |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
Snare drums a-snapping, ivories a-tickling … It may not be the Junkies’ defining moment, but “A Few Simple Words” warrants of repeated spins!
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Calexico |
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Service And Repair |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
There’s more than a ghost of a chance that Giant Sand fans (and others who favor gothic Southwestern roots rock) will choose to forego the beaten track to follow Sand men John Convertino and Joey Burns down this lost highway of spooky sonic shadows and blue flickering lights.
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Old 97's |
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King Of All The World |
WinMedia |
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Alt-Country |
Power-pop hooks and an aggressive rhythm section kick this melodic rocker into high gear. Band’s “Knack” for songcraft rings familiar.
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Townes Van Zandt |
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Cocaine Blues |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
A solid, but uninspired version of this WWI-era folk tune from alt-country's great poet-laureate.
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Mark Olson & the Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers |
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Someone To Talk With |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
You know the cosmos is working correctly when Mark Olson & Victoria Williams find each other and end up working together. And it’s good for you, ‘cause that way you can avoid two grating, reedy voices all at once!
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Dwight Yoakam |
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I Want You To Want Me |
LiquidAudio |
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Alt-Country |
Annie, get your gun! This hokey abomination of Cheap Trick’s classic rock ‘n’ roll love song needs to be put out of its kiss-my-grits misery.
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Steve Earle |
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Transcendental Blues |
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Alt-Country, Rock |
Country music's answer to Bob Dylan dials in this well-produced -- but seriously dull -- slice of pseudo-zen babble. Steve, we liked you better with the hellhound on your trail...
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Cowboy Mouth |
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Take Me Back To New Orleans |
LiquidAudio |
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Alt-Country, Rock |
Playing to a hometown crowd, these seasoned Crescent City rockers inspire a devoted sing-along that will baffle the uninitiated.
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Cindy Lou Harrington & SHOWDOWN |
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Rodeo & Juliet |
MP3 |
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Alt-Country |
If this song's any indication, rodeo riders aren't as macho as they used to be. You'll want to keep your puke bag handy, cowpoke.
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