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The Brooklyn Side

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This lp is what many say is The Bottle Rockets finest disc. It may be, but 24 hrs a day is my personal favorite. If you like that, I think you will like this also. All that aside, this is a great country rock disc. This is the first exposure Ive had to the Bottle Rockets after reading much about them, and they exceded my expectations. They sort of remind me of Neil Young and the Jayhawks combined, but they also have a wicked sense of humor to some of their songs. The song "1000 dollar car", any one who has ever bought a used piece of junk can relate to this hard rockin song. Any fan of alt-country mixed with the best of classic rock will like this album

This Hard to find gem is worth every penny. Somewhere between Neil Young and Crazy horse and C.C.R. the Bottle Rockets can Rock out, listen to "1000 dollar car" or put out ballads, ala "Pot of Gold". This is a great witty rock and roll album. Well played and great cutting lyrics. If you have'nt picked this one up yet- you need to before it's not possible anymore.

Really, get this. These guys are something special. I bought this album back in ninety-something when they had a few songs on the radio. I liked it enough, but put it away with the rest of my cd's. I pulled this out two years ago and haven't been able to shake it since. There's something witty, sad, decent, and profound about every song on this album. I expanded my BRox collection and got the rest of the albums and I haven't heard a thing that wasn't near perfection.

This album, on Atlantic, was probably their biggest seller, it comes after a collection of songs that Brian did solo on the first bottle rockets album. (five star rating on that album as well.) Brian and the boys got some serious airplay out of Brooklyn and probably made enough to buy a trailer off the royalty checks alone. I don't know what's better, the driving, rockabilly, kick you neighbors cat beat, or the very simple and ultra-insightful lyrics to the songs. I really can't begin to tell you what's good or bad, but the gang (Brian and all that contributed lyric and music) got it right on this one. If you only buy one Brox album, go for this one and then expand if you like, and of course you will. I met the guys in Minneapolis in 2004. It was an unreal show they put on at the Fine Line Music Cafe, so go see them live if you can.

Finally, I'll leave you with this from Gravity Fails. "Maybe it's something in my genes/maybe it's something in my jeans..." Throw down your twelve bucks and don't look back. Tommy Bracket

This CD was in storage for a while, and just got on the CD again after a decade... it's great! Gravity Fails is one of those mindblowingly good songs that sticks in your head, and keeps you happy all day long. I'm a total sucker for songs like that.

This is a great record, with some of the B-Rox's best songs. If it's still available at $7.99, it's an absolute steal. These guys remind me of the Drive-By Truckers, with a little bit of Rolling Stones thrown in for style. Brian Henneman is a terrific songwriter who knows how to write (and sing) songs about lovable losers. Standout songs on here include "I Wanna Come Home," "Welfare Music," and "$1,000" car. Just good old American rock, with a side of twang.

Nothing really fancy here. Just good ol rock and roll, if your into that sort of thing. I am, and I think is a really good record. Henneman and crew are not breaking any new musical ground (even for back in it's day) here, it's not experimental, they aren't combining any influences that others haven't. But if you like rock and roll, this a good album.

without a doubt the best Bottle Rockets album. If you only buy one make it this one.

This album is just fantastic! Every song is soulful, witty, edgy and just plain brilliant. Brian Henneman and The Bottle Rockets are without a doubt the best alt-country band making records today. I cannot say enought good things about this record. BUY THIS CD!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED!

Go to Insound.com. They have it for under 10 bucks. Not that the album isn't worth three times as much - you just shouldn't have to pay it.

While listening to this album, I was taken back to the days I listened to Lynard Skynard. I could hear a definite influence. This is a must-buy for fans of the old rock-a-billy style of music.