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“Let it Slide” shows McCain’s southern roots with a mandolin-laced chord progression and bluesy harmonies. “No Choice” is a Buddy Mondlock cover that makes you feel like you’re in a Nashville bar singing along with the townies, and the same goes for McCain’s own “Little Girls.” “Go Be Young” is from McCain’s 1999 release Messenger, and is a riveting ballad about a woman getting older, and drowning her sorrows and regrets in alcohol. “Alive” reminds me of early Vertical Horizon, and is one of the oldest McCain pieces on the record -- the other is the spine-tingling “Sorry to a Friend,” a vintage Edwin tune that’s as haunting as it is heartfelt. The poppy covers “Popcorn Box” and “Island Song” are nice diversions, and the Mark Knopfler-penned “Romeo and Juliet” is another gem to close out this set. After hearing records like this it becomes clear why some singer/songwriters make it while most don’t. In McCain’s case it’s a combination of a deep, raspy voice that can move mountains, stellar guitar playing with big open chords, and a unique modern rock flair that separates him from the pack of most folkies. But more than that, McCain is a storyteller who gives us something to reflect on, complete with goose bumps. ~Mike Farley mfarley@bullz-eye.com
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