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"Live In Texas"
One decade's oddity is the next decade's
institution. Or at least that's been the case with Lyle Lovett.
The Lone Star eccentric emerged in the 1980s ostensibly as a
country artist, but it became clear pretty quickly that a Southern
accent and a pair of cowboy boots does not a Nashville favorite
make. In time, however,his free-range brand of swing, blues,
gospel, folk, and whatever has been embraced by a coterie of
fans who have as little interest in genres as their hero. Rife
with live staples the 14-track showcase certifies what loyalists
have known for years,he is one of the best bandleaders around.Lovett
and his crack crew get big and get small as needed, punching
up uptempo numbers with brass or stripping down to the bare essentials
for ballads. Taking it all in, one can't help concluding there's
absolutely nothing odd about that. --Steven Stolder |
Customer review from Amazon
Reviewer: A music fan from Norfolk, Virginia
I have always prided myself on the broad spectrum of music which
I listen to. However, I had always avoided Lovett for some unknown
reason. Maybe it was the whole Julia Roberts thing. But let me
tell you...this is one of the best albums I have heard in my
entire life. Live In Texas captures so many elements of music
on one live CD. It flows from happy-go-lucky, swinging numbers
to slower, pensive peeks into the mind of Lovett. Partiicularly
amazing are the songs Nobody Knows Me and If I Had A Boat. These
two songs will remind you of those lonely nights where you sat
alone at your computer, looking for some form of entertainment
since your life at the present time has none. His voice is so
passionate that it could move a grown man to tears. If you are
in the least bit curious about Lyle and his Large Band, then
you must check out this CD. This is the CD to startb your collection
with. And trust me, like Lays potato chips, you can't stop with
just one,thank's Lyle. |
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