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Live and Loud at Billy Bob's Texas (Cross Canadian Ragweed)

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Cross Canadian Ragweed is one hell of a band, carried on the songwriting of lead singer/guitarist Cody Canada. Not that he's the only talent here; all four guys contribute to make some great music. And what better place for great music than Billy Bob's Texas?

The album kicks off with the Vietnam song "Long Way Home," then carries into the almost-whistful "42 Miles," one of my favorites. Another good one is "Look At Me," about a guy enjoying his downward spiral through life. "President Song", though not congruent with all of my beliefs, does capture one thing that rings true: Osama bin Laden's balls really SHOULD be in a sling! "Carney Man" is awesome too, as is the roudy "Boys From Oklahoma."

A note: "Bang My Head" actually occurs BEFORE "Carney Man." Just a little typo.

This is one hell of an album. I reccomend their self-titled CD--featuring the hit "17"--as well. Cross Canadian Ragweed is a band with attitude and a sound uniquely their own, while at the same time capturing the spirit of Texas music. They're a band you need to listen to and follow.

So buy this CD, and be LIVE AND LOUD at Billy Bob's Texas with Cross Candadian Ragweed!

Every now and then, I stumble across a new band that changes my life. I bought the latest Reckless Kelly album, and amazon thoughtfully suggested I buy some Cross Canadian Ragweed as well . . . I did, and I've since bought everything they've done, seen them live, and become a much happier person. I cannot even begin to tell you how good this band is, and I am NOT a country music fan. This is what country music SHOULD sound like. While I love every single song they've done, this album is probably the best first album to get. Anyone who doesn't like this album doesn't really like music. A warning, however: don't buy this one unless you're also prepared to buy all their others. Because you will want to.

My introduction to Texas Music and "red dirt". Until I heard CCR and some of the other Texas greats (REK, Pat Green, Mark David Manders, etc.)I hated country music. Turns out, I only hate nashville country music. Texas country music is great. CCR is great on CD and even better live. This CD has the best songs from Carney, Highway 377, and Live & Loud from the Wormy Dog.

If you like any sort of Texas Country, this is the album/band for you. Cross is one of the best bands to see live and have amazing energy and lyrics you can't help but love! This album captures just how amazing a live show from Cody and the boys truely is. All the other reviews are true with each song, but the one song they all miss is "Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah". This song is AWESOME! It starts with Cody sayin' ,"this is a song about killin' a woman because she pisses you off!" Its a great song to dedicate to any woman who has done you wrong! Gotta give 'The Boys From Oklahoma' props on more great work!

A friend from Texas introduced me to this band... Fell in love with them!!!!! Alabama was the first song I heard and loved it!!! Its the best IMO!!!!!! Cant go wrong with this band!!! Wish you had more stars to give to this band.

What an amazing, awesome release and one of my favorite live records. For the 2nd time, Cody, Grady, Jeremy and Randy pull off the perfect live recording. What an amazing talented band and one hell of a live band. The song selection's perfect, they got the fans rockin' and Billy Bob's will never be thought of the same way. I liked every track on this release and can't whine they left off a favorite. Of all the newer bands out their, CCR miles ahead and a beacon of light in a sea of garbage. I highly recommend: Carney, Live At The Wormy Dog, Highway 377, the Purpe Disc, Live At Billy Bob's and Soul Gravy w/DVD. CCR's just one of a few bands that gets you hooked as a fan, doesn't disappoint you and just keeps you begging for more. Lastly as with all my CCR reviews, thanks to "the Dusty Show" for getting me hooked on CCR.

I was hooked on CCR from the very first time I heard a friends copy of Live at the Wormy Dog. They have real feeling in their music and put on an even greater live performance. If you get the chance, go see them and get all their CD's, you won't be sorry. This ain't no Nashville ...!!!!

Cross Canadian Ragweed is easily the best music to come out of the Oklahoma/Texas scene in years... The songwriting is unbelievable and the guys are incredible musicians. Live & Loud at Billy Bob's is the best way to capture their live show if you don't get the chance to see them live... otherwise, I would also check out "Purple," in honor of Mandi Ragsdale, which includes some of the best stuff to come out of CCR... which is a tough thing to do. Whatever you do, go see these guys live before you have to get to a stadium to do so.

I put C.D.'s on Juke boxes and this has been one of the most successful that I've come across in a long time. All our customers like "The Boys From Oklahoma" track. This is in Louisiana.
J.R.

This album is great, it's Country music with Attitude and Big Brass Ones!!!! I would recommend this album to anyone who loves thier Country music delivered with a punch.