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Banjo & Sullivan: The Ultimate Collection

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"Rob Zombie Presents..." a country album. Darn Tootin'! This has been a fairly electic summer for movies. From the last Star Wars, a stylish and smart Batman and finally a long-awaited Romero Zombie film, one other gets forgotten by many except the die-hard horror purist. The Devil's Rejects, Rob Zombie's sequel to the "love it or hate it" House Of 1000 Corpses. Frankly, aside from it's somewhat scattershot execution, love it, and can't wait for the sequel.

But this review isn't for the movie (released July 22nd) but for this bit of ingenius marketing "gimmickery". I only put the word gimmickery in quotations because the words denotes something tacky, which it may be to some who don't get the joke.

What is the joke? Well the premise of it is that Banjo & Sullivan were a country group on the rise when they were slaughtered by the Firely Family AKA the Devil's Rejects in a cheap motel room. The irony was that their posthumous hit was called "Lord, Don't Let Me Die In A Cheap Motel"

Of course there was never a Banjo & Sullivan, they are just a couple sheep that end up killed in the upcoming film. But the music on this short CD (thirty minutes) is real, and performed by a real country musician named Jesse Dayton. And you know what, these are good country songs. They are written and performed beautifully. This isn't the watered-down country you would hear from a Garth Brookes and others of his ilk, but good old dirty, and I mean dirty, country music. Not only is it good country music, but it makes me curious to see how these "good old boys" meet their maker.

Let me say to you Rob Zombie fan out there however, that there is no bone-crunching guitars or gravely vocals nor macabre undertones. This is a straight-up, no chaser country album. And you know what? What better compliment to a straight, no chaser horror movie than this could there?

Don't let the fact that Banjo and Sullivan are just characters in a movie jade your opinion of this album, real or not this is one of the best country releases of the year. The songs have a depth to them that a lot of the newer "pop" country acts lack, this is old school country, there is no cursing, no, just drinking, degrading women, sex, homophobia, trailer park ideals taken to the max and upmost offensive level.

If you enjoyed the Devil's Rejects or if you're a fan of the way country music should be, buy this album!

Wait...an album from a fictitious band in a fictitious movie? Can you be serious? Well, sorta.
Although this band was conjured from the depths of Rob Zombie's upcoming film "The Devil's Rejects", it really has some heart to it. Being an old-school country fan myself, I can tell you this album is no joke. It's great country music that takes the time to poke fun at itself and the Nashville sound of the seventies. If you enjoy those great, old jukebox ballads give this record a try. I think you'll be glad you did.

This album is a hoot and a hollar! Banjo & Sullivan are gone, horrifically murdered in Rob Zombie's "Devil's Rejects"; but their music lives on here channelled through Jesse Dayton. The ten songs on this album range lyrically from the humorously whimsical (I'm At Home Getting Hammered While She's Out Getting Nailed), to the hauntingly poignant (Lord, Don't Let Me Die In A Cheap Motel), to the inspirational (Free Bird). Musically they demonstrate virtuosity in traditional country stylizing that will satisfy and delight the most downhome Bubba.
So give yourself a treat and buy this cd! Listen to the samples and see for yourself; you won't be disappointed.

then you'll love this. This is a Bluegrass, Country and Western music album (at it's shocking best).This album contains some funny tracks Like "Dick Soup", "Honeymoon Song" and "I'm At Home Getting Hamered" <-this track is included in the Devil's Rejects Soundtrack. This album also contains serious songs. Such as "Killer Of The Lamb", "She Didn't Like Me". On top of the the great new tracks I just mentioned, this album also includes a really cool bluegrass re-make of the classic "Free Bird".The Gentleman singing all the songs on this album has talen equal or superior to Garth Brooks (Sorry Garth). This disc is Worth every penny. An All American Classic Album. If anybody envolved with is project
reads this review...PUT OUT ANOTHER BANJO & SULLIVAN ALBUM (Rob!). I suggest the following titles..."Banjo & Sullivan's First Album" Or "Banjo & Sullivan, The Early Days". Great Job Guys! By the way, how about a prequel to H.O.1K.C ?

So what if Banjo & Sullivan are characters in Rob Zombie's movie The Devil's Rejects. This CD is killer. If you dug Ween's 12 Golden Country Greats, you'll probably like this. If Tenacious D did country, it might sound like Banjo & Sullivan. It is very humorous, well-done country.

very funny, and very good, and im not even a country fan, but rob zombie knew what he was doin with this one

Break out the wiskey and put on yer dancin' boots!! Not only does the music sound like it is straight out of the 70's but the recording sounds like it is too! Pure country! No joke. The music could speak for itself, but its got help from hilarious lyrics that don't sugar coat any of the uneducated, white trash stereo types, but screams them out! With songs like "I'm at home getting hammered while shes out getting nailed", self explainatory, and the "Honeymoon Song", which goes through a honeymoon spent in the back of the "good times van" where the groom got a little more than he expected! "She didnt like me but she loved my money" and "Killer on the Lamb" are signatures that will make Banjo and Sullivan a great cult classic! Rob Zombie had a brilliant idea with this and Jesse Dayton was definately the man for the job! This is a must have!

Yep, he's a bad ass. Check out his album "Country Soul Brother",or any of JD's albums for that matter. See what a real country singer sounds like, Texas Style!

This CD makes me wanna dance, laugh, and party. Thanks for 6 amazing years in the '70s, Banjo & Sullivan!