2007-08-27
The lyrics on this recording are phenomenal, like when you have a really great novel that you can’t put down, you read a paragraph of prose and marvel at its perfection. It’s not the strange esoteric work of the past but a collection of accessible and interesting songwriting. You might read the liner notes about his home and state of mind, which is decidedly happy. Check out the musicians he employs. Bill Frisell and Loudon Wainwright III are two of them. Teresa Jeanne
The Be Good Tanyas
Hello Love
BLACKIE AND THE RODEO KINGS
Kings and Queens
Various Artists
Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo
ZOE BOEKBINDER
Darling Specimens
BLAZE FOLEY & THE BEAVER VALLEY BOYS
Cold, Cold World
RAINI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM
Big Old Life
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