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I've
been a bad boy, waiting too long to send Miss Lana a review.
However, in this case, I think it paid off. The first time I
listened to this CD, I honestly did not care much for it. But…time has a
way of "wounding all heels".
This song cycle is great. I am from the Houston area, usually known
for traffic, smog, the Oilers, and Marvin Zindler, the guy who busted
LaGrange. But, it also nurtured many great musicians in it's history
- Lightin' Hopkins, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Billy Joe Shaver, ZZ Top.
I think it was a Houston principal who once told Shaver - take Eddy on the
road, just don't bring him back to this school.
This little CD on an indy label was recorded and released in Houston.
It is hard to define the style, but it is definitely original and timeless
at the same time.
Greg Wood has been through some health problems, reportedly almost dying.
He has come out of it with some great pissed off /sorry, but this is the
way the world is songs, acknowledging the absurd inequality of life in
general. The performance, music and lyrics are reminiscent of John
Prine, Todd Snider, early Charlie Robison. Guitarist Jesse Dayton
plays a big role here as session man and co-producer. Don't know
much about the other band members, but they cook.
Highlights of the disc include an ode to Sam Kinison, hilarious yet darn
true at the same time, and a classic "She'll Make A Good Memory". "37
Years" kicks off the CD with the line, "Well, he woke up this morning,
couldn't stand the sight of his own face", backed by a kicking beat.
"Took him 37 years to realize it was all a joke…Sure ain't young, but
he's not quite old, somewhere between bought and sold".
All politically correct folks need to play "Top of Your Box" loudly and
proudly. But give the kids something to do while you play it.
Sounds like Lenny Bruce with a great country band.
Thanks for this one, Miss L.
Odie
Written by James Odom, January, 2003
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