   Campbell's toned down his act from his previous two LPs, dropping the twang and rockabillyisms for a folkier, singer-songwriter sound. What's emerged is his huge talent. The mostly-acoustic arrangements push the lyrics to the fore, and whether their SDC's own, or the well-chosen songs of Jamie O'Hare, Campbell sings them with intimacy and conviction.Campbell's songs explore the pull between restraint and liberty, from the lonely dreams of a prisoner in "I'm Gonna Fly," to the dream chasers of "Five Texas Dollars." His well-chosen covers include O'Hara's stunning song of farm-forclosure, "Bidding America Goodbye."Throughout, Cambpell's voice is a beautiful, melodic match for his songs, and the accompanyment frames him perfectly. Those who enjoyed Vince Gill's "The Key," or the recent releases of Bruce Robison, will find much to enjoy here. |