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January 23, 2009
Top 10 of 2008 - #3
Old 97's, originally uploaded by Kurt Christensen.
Old 97's - Blame It On Gravity. Despite my previous proclamation that the best music came from the '60's, the Old 97's are squarely my favorite band. Their latest effort is a return to their pop-country-punk glory days, and I couldn't be more pleased. Front man Rhett Miller turns in some of his best songs in recent memory, be it a latino-infused rocker like "Dance With Me," or a swooner like "She Loves The Sunset."
Bassist Murry Hammond chips in his usual set of understated gems. Rhett is the undeniable star, but Murry is what makes the Old 97's the great band they are. I mean... God damn.
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Posted at January 23, 2009 12:11 AM