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“Same Kind of Crazy” is the kind of honky-tonk opener you’d expect McClinton to launch a set with, with background vocals from Bekka Bramlett adding the proper amount of soul. “Smooth Talk” is a grooving blues rocker that promises more of what’s to come…a record full of rocking blues that McClinton’s band hits with in-their-sleep precision. “Everything I Know About the Blues” is one of the best cry-in-your-beer songs I’ve ever heard: “I know that promises are things that just get broken / And you just can’t trust a woman’s tears / And if love is what you place your hope in / All your hope might disappear” is just a sappy, beautiful bridge. “Lone Star Blues” has an all-star cast of alt-country characters including Joe Ely, Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris contributing vocals. Grab your beer and sing along if you want; you almost can’t help it listening to this stuff. “Won’t Be Me” is another piano/guitar ditty that sounds like an instant blues classic. And just like it’s old hat to this veteran singer/songwriter, McClinton pulls another heartbreak gem out of his pocket with “Don’t Want to Love You.” “Money Honey” moves like a freight train and the sophisticated “New York City” closes out this unbelievable set. If you’re a songwriter in an alt-country band, this is the guy you should worship. His voice alone has enough depth and soul to wrap around the planet several times. If you’re a fan of this stuff and haven’t picked it up yet, there’s no time like the present. ~Mike Farley mfarley@bullz-eye.com
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