 | Citation by Scott Miller and the Commonwealth
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $3.79 A lot of great music came out this year, & Scott's release leads the pack. Roots rocker is getting better as a songwriter all the time.
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 | Pull the Brake by Wrinkle Neck Mules
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $10.00 As good as their first. One of the top three alt-country groups out today. Don't miss these guys!
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 | Human Condition by Gary Bennett
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $2.09 Former BR5-49 is great solo. A dynamite songwriter who keeps it rootsy. Keep an eye on him in the future.
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 | California Country by I See Hawks in L.A.
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $4.99 These cosmic Alt-country giants return with their 3rd release, & it's great. Also look for the just released Outlaw Family Band's sophomore (www.slackjawrecords.com).
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 | Straight to Hell by Hank Williams III
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $8.97 One of the best "outlaw" disc's I've heard in a long time. This hard case is getting badder by the minute.
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 | Enough Rope by Chris Knight
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $11.34 This guy's a great storyteller, & if anyone can come close to Fred Eaglesmith in style, and talent, it's Chris.
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 | Zoysia by The Bottle Rockets
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.51 Two Rockets discs this year? This one's excellent. You may want to pick up the "Live in Germany" disc too. It has a good overview of their best tunes, plus a video of 2 songs.
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 | Frozen Ground by Bill Chambers
Buy new: $26.98 / Used from: $16.99 Bill's a Aussie legend. A great blend of folk, country & a wonderful songwriter.
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 | Love and Fear by Tom Russell
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $6.74 My favourite "Americana Cowboy". You can't use that term about too many artists. This is stellar songwriting.
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 | Whiskey or God by Dale Watson
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $5.50 I love Dale's music & what he represents. This was released independently last year. Country that's as real as it gets.
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 | One More Draw by The Hoyle Brothers
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $8.88 The boys are back with more great old fashioned, barroom honky tonk. I love these guys.
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 | Milly's Cafe by Fred J. Eaglesmith
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $7.83 It's vintage Fred. A dominant songwriter who's large legend of fans (Fredheads) speak of his talent. The "Flying Squirrels" guarantee a rootsy affair.
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 | The Truth Will Set You Free by James Hand
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.76 This guy reminds me of Wayne Hancock. We need more musicians like this in today's scene. This 50 something dude is a real throwback & honest as hell.
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 | Eleven Stories by Bruce Robison
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $3.93 An awesome songwriter. The Nashville vultures will be pouncing on this.
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 | Personal File by Johnny Cash
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $4.47 J.Cash basement tapes that have been stored for years. All acoustic with just J.C. & his guitar from the 70's & 80's. Half gospel, half fun, all great!
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 | I Stand Alone by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $5.60 Cut from a cloth that the good Lord doesn't make anymore.This one's got some of his favourite concert material & it's a beauty. A legend.
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 | Dog Days by BR549
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $4.50 Speaking of BR5....They haven't lost a beat through the changes in personel. A fun group that mixes it up.
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 | South Austin Sessions by Jesse Dayton
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $7.47 Jesse's best when he keeps it simple & raw; this is simple & raw. A collection of tunes that didn't fit on his other releases. They fit perfectly by themselves on this release.
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 | Goodbye Guitar by Tony Gilkyson
Buy used from: $1.60 Excellent songwriter. Roots rock, with great a blend of blues, folk & country . He's part of that great California music scene.
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 | Haywire by Frog Holler
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $5.80 Frog Holler continues to make great "no depression" music. They're really growing as a band. Go to www.cdbaby.com. Also check out the band "The Youngers" while you're there.
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 | Cruel Words by Johnny Dowd
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $2.99 This psycho should be commited but we're all lucky he's not. Got the "Europe' version, & it's excellent. Off-beat roots rock.
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 | Afterlife by Big Silver
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $0.78 You should track down their 2 first cd's. A super, rootsy power pop band. Get their stuff at www.bigsilvermusic.com.
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 | Electric Rodeo by Shooter Jennings
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.06 I wish people would get off his case about his parents. He's a very good, hard edged country artist with obvious "rock" influences. Or vice versa.
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