November 3, Texas Music News by http://SoundsLikeTexas.com
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Recent Texas Music Releases
Upcoming Texas Music Releases
SoundsLikeTexas.com Music Reviews
Upcoming Texas Music Events
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Oops, Errata
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many Texas Music fans in Australia. This time, we are giving away the Kinky Friedman video
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Recent Texas Music Releases
-Bonepony, Traveler's Companion on Super Duper Recordings
-Guy Clark, Cold Dog Soup on Sugar Hill
Upcoming Texas Music Releases
-George Jones, Live on Asylum
SoundsLikeTexas.com new Texas Music
reviews:
Troy Young Campbell's Man vs. Beast
Of the many descriptive words used to describe Troy Young Campbell's Man vs. Beast,
ethereal is our favorite. It's useful to describe those records you can put on after
coming home from a "night on the town". There's that buzz in your head from loud
music over loud conversation, or that deafening silence after a harsh argument with a
significant other. The aftermath requires a soothing sound. Whether you fell in love
"at first sight", or you've been told, "can we still be friends?", Man
vs. Beast will do the trick.
Troy's voice is like a modern Roy Orbison. Renowned rock critic Dave Marsh said "his
singing and lyrics place him somewhere between early Neil Young and solo Don Henley."
We give his vocal prowess much more credit than that. His voice casts his lyrics in a
beautiful light.
Troy states that there is more intimacy in his music than ever before. The former front
man of Loose Diamonds lays his romantic lyrics on clouds of understated instrumentation,
like a new born in a crib of satin covered down. It's beautiful, chilling music.
He is joined by the underrated Patty Griffin on two cuts. Ray Wylie Hubbard, Craig Ross,
and Jon Dee Graham supply support as well. Co-production credit goes to Troy and a laundry
list of others. Troy deserves the large praise for the tasteful use of space, and the
tasteful use of producers. Long bending notes replace rapid chord changes, and the piano
and cello on "Somewhere" complete a masterfully constructed piece of art.
Troy Young Campbell battles the beast with careful, calculated moves. His nonviolent
approach to dealing with demons is refreshing in a world sorely lacking compassion. Have
this one handy to clear the cob webs and ensure that Man conquers beast...at least for
tonight. --Gary Moore
Upcoming Events
Catch the Lucky Dog Unleashed Tour, featuring Bruce and Charlie Robison and Jack Ingram,
in a town near you (call the venue for more information and confirmation):
11/10 College Station, TX
Hurricane Harry's
11/11 Houston, TX Fabulous
Satellite Lounge
11/12 Lancaster, TX Crystal
Chandelier
11/13 Rockwall, TX Southern
Junction
11/17 Olathe, KS Roadhouse Ruby's
11/18 Columbia, MO Big Ass Bar
& Grille
11/19 Lincoln, NE Guitars &
Cadillacs
11/20 Omaha, NE Guitars &
Cadillacs
11/21 Little Rock, AR Juanita's
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Oops, Errata
In our last email, many kind souls pointed out that Steve Earle wrote Fort Worth Blues. We
knew the writer, but the wording was confusing, and thus we apologize for the confusion.
Apologies to Steve Earle and his fans. The correct info is now on the living version of
our newsletter at http://soundsliketexas.com/news/.
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