Further On1 review Randy Thompson Jackpot, 2008 Discovering Thompson-like hitting the mother lode If this alt-country artist is new to you like he was to me, you'd better put all expectations aside. He'll exceed them. If you could put a sound to sincerity, this would be it. With great guitar work and a confident voice, each song is anchored by superb back up, especially fiddle and driving ...             Loaded6 reviews The Waybacks Compass Records, 2008 Breaking New Ground, ... Again! + Great album, but Steve Coyle is missed + Creative, Talented & Fun! The Waybacks are simply astonishing. If there is a band with more chops than The Waybacks, I have not heard them yet. "Loaded," like the band's three previous studio releases, continues to surprise, delight and take the listener to new musical places. The virtusosity of James Nash's guitar & ...             Blood Brothers3 reviews Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King Alligator Records, 2008 Another strong entry from Kubek and King + CONSISTENCY IS THEIR GAME It never ceases to amaze me how well Kubek and King work together - the chemistry and cohesiveness are definitely there. The record consists of mostly original material, with some REALLY fun tunes! Most songs sound upbeat (although lyrics are pure blues) and provides SUPER driving music. The ...             The Good Life13 reviews Justin Townes Earle Bloodshot Records, 2008 Great music + Completely surprising! + very, very good + OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + Awesome             Just Us Kids23 reviews James McMurtry Lightning Rod Rec., 2008 Songs like Dad's books. + It's only Texas Wasteland + A great CD + Fine music and fine stories             Live A La Blue Moon2 reviews Lost Bayou Ramblers Swallow Records, 2007 Ca c'est bon! + New Traditionalists The Lost Bayou Ramblers have injected new life into traditional cajun music. Fresh acoustic renditions of cajun classics and quality originals from various members of the Michot family lend this group an old world authenticity that has been lacking in the genre as of late. Fiddler and lead ...             Command Performance5 reviews The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Delta Groove Music, 2008 Crusin' for a Bluesin' + Amost like being on the cruise!!!! + Hot Stuff + Extremely Impressive             Brighter Than Creation's Dark44 reviews Drive-By Truckers New West Records, 2008 A heavyweight Gothic Americana classic + Less Dark than previous efforts + 25 Cents Shy of a Slice of the Doublemint Twins + Brighter than most other artists.             Trouble in Mind30 reviews Hayes Carll Lost Highway, 2008 Hayes Carll Rocks + Country with a lot of heart + Fun new artist + worth a "whole CD" purchase + Good new voice             Backbone & Gristle Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues PFOB Music/Plantation #1 Productions, 2008 Backbone & Gristle is the 15 track follow up to Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues' 2005 debut Nothing to Prove . It offers 13 studio tracks written and arranged by the band plus two songs performed live, one with a children's choir. The title is a synonym for fortitude and character which Mac's sharecropper father used to motivate the kids. Apparently it worked well as Mac's first band included ...             Gamblin' House3 reviews Malcolm Holcombe Artist Garage, 2008 Another Great albulm from Malcolm Holcombe + Quite good + Malcolm's the real deal Here's another great effort by Malcolm Holcombe. There are no bad ones! His voice is gravely and real - you know he sings the truth. Listen to any of his stuff, and you will get hooked. Malcolm is the real deal.             Ripe3 reviews The Dixie Bee-Liners Pinecastle, 2008 RIPE is Sweet-Picked by The Dixie Bee-Liners for Freshness + Great Disc + Spicy package --Bright, crisp songs! The Dixie Bee-Liners (DBL) sweet-picked and packed for freshness all the songs on their latest album, RIPE. For the followers of this group, the artists, the label and the producer, you are in for a fresh apple with this album. Brandi Hart's vocals are layered on top of the instrumentals like the ...             Coal21 reviews Kathy Mattea R.E.D. Distribution, 2008 A TRUE COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER + The Children Of The Coal + Coal + Way to go Kathy! + VERY GOOD MUSICALLY / BUYER BEWARE OF PACKAGING             Peace, Love & BBQ7 reviews Marcia Ball Alligator Records, 2008 A fan + Peace Love BBQ + If you don't like this go dig yourself! + Great tunes + Marcia Ball: Peace love & BBQ             Some Unfinished Business, Volume One3 reviews Walter Hyatt King Tears Music, 2008 Walter Hyatt's Music is Stunning + More Uncle Walt + Sweet country soul In a sweet nod to her intent to continue releasing Walter's surviving tracks after the ValuJet plane crash which claimed his life, wife/producer Heidi Hyatt has subtitled this album, "Some Unfinished Business," appropriately, "Volume One." Fans of this wonderful CD will be glad to know there is ...             Peace, Love & BBQ7 reviews Marcia Ball Alligator Records, 2008 A fan + Peace Love BBQ + If you don't like this go dig yourself! + Great tunes + Marcia Ball: Peace love & BBQ             Gamblin' House3 reviews Malcolm Holcombe Artist Garage, 2008 Another Great albulm from Malcolm Holcombe + Quite good + Malcolm's the real deal Here's another great effort by Malcolm Holcombe. There are no bad ones! His voice is gravely and real - you know he sings the truth. Listen to any of his stuff, and you will get hooked. Malcolm is the real deal.             Brighter Than Creation's Dark44 reviews Drive-By Truckers New West Records, 2008 A heavyweight Gothic Americana classic + Less Dark than previous efforts + 25 Cents Shy of a Slice of the Doublemint Twins + Brighter than most other artists.             Backbone & Gristle Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues PFOB Music/Plantation #1 Productions, 2008 Backbone & Gristle is the 15 track follow up to Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues' 2005 debut Nothing to Prove . It offers 13 studio tracks written and arranged by the band plus two songs performed live, one with a children's choir. The title is a synonym for fortitude and character which Mac's sharecropper father used to motivate the kids. Apparently it worked well as Mac's first band included ...             Trouble in Mind30 reviews Hayes Carll Lost Highway, 2008 Hayes Carll Rocks + Country with a lot of heart + Fun new artist + worth a "whole CD" purchase + Good new voice