2004-07-15
Todd's firing on all cylinders on this one: lyrically, musically, vocally and cynically he's never been this consistently sharp.Todd takes on aging and Aging rock stars, COPS (televised and otherwise), sycophants, the rat-race and right-wingers. The early favorite from the record, "The Ballad of the Kingsmen", delivers sort of a musical synopsis of Bowling for Columbine. He balances the wise-cracking with songs with beauty and tasteful celebrations of the Nashville scene and, well, life.
It's finally the perfect Todd Snider record, start to finish.
Now Playing.
Bap Kennedy
Reckless Heart
CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
Genuine Negro Jig
The Avett Brothers
Mignonette
Kenny George Band
Borrowed Trouble
FRIGHTENED RABBIT
The Midnight Organ Fight
BREATHE OWL BREATHE
BREATHE OWL BREATHE
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