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Houston Marchman & The Contraband Hot

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8.0

Written by Joe Hartlaub

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Artist: Houston Marchman & The Contraband
Title: Desperate Man
Label: Blind Nello

Houston Marchman's self-penned liner notes to his latest CD, DESPERATE MAN, contain the statement that "good songs are immortal." Marchman takes that philosophy with him throughout this fine disc full of powerful tunes that rely on lyrical storytelling and simple but fine acoustic musicianship --- guitar, bass and drum for ...

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Ima

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8.0

Written by Erica Maness

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Artist: Ima
Title: Changes Comin'
Label: Self-Released

Changes 'comin by IMA is definitely prophetic! A country music lover at heart, I do love this album. It's a short, but to the point. Each of the five songs is like a chapter in a person (every person's?) life, compiling a story that women can definitely relate to! Country ...

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Legend Lives On: Tribute to Bill Monroe Hot

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10.0

Written by Joe Hartlaub

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Artist: Various
Title: Legend Lives On: Tribute to Bill Monroe
Label: Audium Records

It is inarguable, I believe, that rock 'n' roll would not exist as it exists today without Bill Monroe. While musicologists are quick to point out the influence of black southern musicians and music upon Elvis Presley, the influence of what was once best known as hillbilly music is often ...

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Lyle Lovett

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10.0

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Artist: Lyle Lovett
Title: Cowboy Man: Anthology Vol. 1
Label: Curb/MCA Records

It's hard to believe that Lyle Lovett has been in the public conscience for over 20 years now. His career has been fraught with contradictions: an artist whose country croonings have received airplay on alternative radio, whose work has been critically acclaimed even while commercial success has been wanting of ...

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