Live in Aught-Three [Live]

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Though he's rightly revered as a pungent, literate songsmith, McMurtry would be just as happy to go down in history as a rocker, a scathing guitar-slinger equal parts Keith Richards and Neil Young. For the most part, McMurtry's first live recording (drawn from four separate gigs in Salt Lake City, Nashville, and Asheville, N.C.) slams that point home with droning fuzz-tone guitar jams and a rhythm section that measures up to Crazy Horse's pounding gravity. Even Townes Van Zandt's gorgeous "Rex's Blues" roars without compromise. With the exception of the relatively understated "Rachel's Song," "Out Here in the Middle," and one of his best new lyrics in years, "Lights of Cheyenne" (previously unreleased and rendered solo here), the trio find a slash-and-burn sonic equivalent to the songwriter's withering social commentaries, often trumping their original versions. --Roy Kasten

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Live in Aught-Three [Live]

Average customer rating: a great live album by a great songwriter Don't tell me you've never heard 'em! A Must See Performance Tops good as it gets

Live in Aught-Three James McMurtry & the Heartless Bastards Manufacturer: Compadre Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Where'd You Hide the Body Too Long in the Wasteland Saint Mary of the Woods It Had to Happen Snake Farm ASIN: B0001HAI72 Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

1. Saint Mary of the Woods
2. Fraulein O.
3. Red Dress
4. No More Buffalo
5. 60 Acres
6. Rachel's Song
7. Out Here in the Middle
8. Choctaw Bingo
9. Lights of Cheyenne
10. Levelland
11. Max's Theorem
12. I'm Not From Here
13. Too Long in the Wasteland
14. Rex's

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Though he's rightly revered as a pungent, literate songsmith, McMurtry would be just as happy to go down in history as a rocker, a scathing guitar-slinger equal parts Keith Richards and Neil Young. For the most part, McMurtry's first live recording (drawn from four separate gigs in Salt Lake City, Nashville, and Asheville, N.C.) slams that point home with droning fuzz-tone guitar jams and a rhythm section that measures up to Crazy Horse's pounding gravity. Even Townes Van Zandt's gorgeous "Rex's Blues" roars without compromise. With the exception of the relatively understated "Rachel's Song," "Out Here in the Middle," and one of his best new lyrics in years, "Lights of Cheyenne" (previously unreleased and rendered solo here), the trio find a slash-and-burn sonic equivalent to the songwriter's withering social commentaries, often trumping their original versions. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

a great live album by a great songwriter.......2007-06-02

Did you know that James McMurtry is a MONSTER guitar player in the great Texas rock'n'roll tradition? You might not, if you only know him through his studio albums, where production is sedate and solos are often handed off to (admittedly great) session players like David Grissom. But this live album, with just him and a thundering rhythm section, is as fiery as live Neil Young or Lynrd Skynrd.

Most of the songs benefit from this raw, aggressive treatment. Raunchy numbers like "Sixty Acres" and "Choctaw Bingo" move from merely solid songs to barn-burning rock operas. Additionally, his wry and occasionally condescending stage patter gives the feel of a full show.

My favorite moment on album, however, and what makes it a masterpiece, is when he flubs a verse on "I'm Not From Here". This album, culled from several shows, could easily have found a "correct" version, or skipped the song altogether. It was a conscious decision to use it. For a songwriter with such a sharp eye and biting tongue for the flaws and weaknesses of other people, he reminds us that he's no better than one of his characters.

Don't tell me you've never heard 'em! .......2007-03-19

Listen to this at night and you will blow-off work just to keep listening.
Oh, you went to work?
You'll punch out at noon.

A Must See Performance.......2007-01-31

You MUST see this band in a live performance! While his showmanship is far from flashy, McMurtry & the Heartless Bastards' musicianship is unquestioned. Once you have witnessed this band for yourself, you will know why you must have this disc.

Tops.......2007-01-15

Well.........I bought this because of others gave it 5-star ratings...and BANG ! It deserved it...and I don't usually like live recordings.

good as it gets.......2006-12-09

it amazes me that any mcmurtry fan would not love this album. Live or not, clearly the high point of his career so far. you can't go wrong with this one.

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