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Recording in his recently adopted hometown of New York, producing himself for the first time, and playing with a group of extremely talented musicians he has dubbed The Triple Crown; Shooter is more relaxed and confident on this album than ever before. Featuring renowned jazz pianist Erik Deutsch, guitarist Chris Masterson, drummer Tony Leone, bassist Jeff Hill, pedal steel player John Graboff, and rising roots music star Eleanor Whitmore, who contributes harmony vocals as well as playing mandolin and fiddle, the Triple Crown brings to mind such ensembles as Merle Haggard's Strangers, Bob Wills' Texas Playboys, and Buck Owens' Buckaroos, becoming an integral part of the music and adding their unique stamp to each and every note. It is his rebel DNA accompanied with his mature outlook and emotional strength of a father and a family man, which makes him one of the most exciting artists of his era.
This album was really the first time that I took the creative process entirely in my own hands. I had formed a new band, The Triple Crown, after reuniting with an old friend Erik Deutsch, who plays keys in the band, and went into the studio, producing the album myself. We spent a month in the Magic Shop in Soho and came out with what I think is my most country record to date. I'm really proud of this record and the songs on it, as this was the first time that I wrote the entire record on an acoustic, made demos, and treated the songs as a blue print for The Triple Crown to interpret. says Jennings
The first single from the album The Deed and The Dollar was released on iTunes on December 20th, 2011 and is considered by Shooter to be the perfect love song. Shooter relies heavily on his own experiences throughout the album and as a result many of the songs are very autobiographical in nature, whether he's addressing critics on The Family Tree; paying tribute to his roots on the hard-rocking Southern Family Anthem; (We may be trash, but we're a family, he sings), or diving into deeply personal territory with heartfelt ballads like Daddy's Hands, a song which was inspired by an illness in his family last year.
This album was really the first time that I took the creative process entirely in my own hands. I had formed a new band, The Triple Crown, after reuniting with an old friend Erik Deutsch, who plays keys in the band, and went into the studio, producing the album myself. We spent a month in the Magic Shop in Soho and came out with what I think is my most country record to date. I'm really proud of this record and the songs on it, as this was the first time that I wrote the entire record on an acoustic, made demos, and treated the songs as a blue print for The Triple Crown to interpret. says Jennings
The first single from the album The Deed and The Dollar was released on iTunes on December 20th, 2011 and is considered by Shooter to be the perfect love song. Shooter relies heavily on his own experiences throughout the album and as a result many of the songs are very autobiographical in nature, whether he's addressing critics on The Family Tree; paying tribute to his roots on the hard-rocking Southern Family Anthem; (We may be trash, but we're a family, he sings), or diving into deeply personal territory with heartfelt ballads like Daddy's Hands, a song which was inspired by an illness in his family last year.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Country singer-songwriter Shooter Jennings has a new self-produced CD release titled 'Family Man' : producing here for the first time, has family theme/thread throughout the album including in the tracks "The Real Me", "Southern Family Anthem" & "The Family Tree" and his new country music band The Triple Crown does jell very well. The album is well balanced with the ketchy melody & vocals in "The Long Road Ahead" (up-tempo solid track/gem/stand-out featuring Tom Morello & Eleanor Whitmore), "The Deed And The Dollar" (first single, great choice), "Summer Dream (Al's Song)" & "Daddy's Hands" (wonderful violin & this is my favourite track from this great CD), bluesy in "Manifesto No. 4" & "The Family Tree" and slow-tempo "The Black Dog" (great guitar-finger pick-ups) & "Born Again" (featuring Eleanor Whitmore). The production is solid & his band is on the roll and his song-writing superb (there is no weak song to talk of). Eleanor Whitmore provides great harmony vocals as well as playing harmony & fiddle in this great CD.
On overall, Shooter Jennings is on top of his game in this new family affair CD (song-writing, production & making the band jell well), titled 'Family Man' : a stunning performance & a well deserved 5 star rating. A highly recommended CD listening.
On overall, Shooter Jennings is on top of his game in this new family affair CD (song-writing, production & making the band jell well), titled 'Family Man' : a stunning performance & a well deserved 5 star rating. A highly recommended CD listening.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Dwayne
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I look forward to when Shooter releases new material. He has continued his tradition of producing good outlaw country. I was pleased that some of the tracks in particular "The Real Me" has the potential to be a main stream country hit. It would be refreashing to see Shooter get some well deserved exposure not to mention providing an eye opening experience for those consumed with the commercial country scene.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By stemple
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the c.d. is really good, i listen to it alot. i really like to listen to it with headphones on, turn it up!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
shooter back to being shooter
was worried cause i am not real fond of black ribbons. he is back to outlaw country. great album if you are a shooter fan
Published 5 days ago by charles conner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family Man
Great album. Every song delivers. I'm not sure this album can be played too loud. Shooter Jennings has out done himself.
Published 1 month ago by Mike Mortimer
5.0 out of 5 stars
You will not be disappointed
Eclectic and original. Unique and different. Funny and sad. Complete. Shooter brings it on this album and you will appreciate his work.
Published 4 months ago by Christopher Jason Dietel
5.0 out of 5 stars
phenominal
Have been wanting this for a while now, glad I finally got it. Just love Shooter Jennings-played this endlessly already!
Published 4 months ago by Sherri A. Mayersky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good!
h a p p y w i t h p u r c h a s e ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Published 4 months ago by Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best album so far!
Best Shooter Jennings album so far! Shooter's writing really shines through on this one and he seems to be settling into a sound of his own.
Published 5 months ago by Daniel Hughes
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not good
He was going for simple, honest, and throwback. Instead it was just simple. I appreciated the effort, but no thanks.
Published 5 months ago by Bruce J. Kilroy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album!
I love when Shooter releases a new cd. I look forward to it every time. This album is back to country, while some of the others are not. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Hanna H
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shooter Jennings
I have listened to Waylon for many years and now Shooter is starting to really get it. I love this CD, his best ever.
Published 6 months ago by Kris
2.0 out of 5 stars
out there.
I really haven't enjoyed this album. I loved his first two the third was ok. And this one didn't improve.
Published 8 months ago by James Rairigh
