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Forever Always Ends

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Rex Hobart's songwriting is definitely in the "beers & tears" vein of classic country, but he's obviously got a sense of humor about it that keeps it edgy. Musically, this stuff's great. The band plays very tight and they throw enough curve balls (tempo changes, odd melodies) that it never gets the predictablity that bogs down a lot of other alt-country bands.

I've had a chance to see the band perform a couple of times (including a bizarre Bing Crobsby-esque Christmas show that convinced me that they're a cut above the rest). They're a hoot.

Although I'm a pretty picky listener, I have been known to get excited from time to time by a new country album, but it's truly a happy day when I get *this* excited. Now, I'll admit that this Hobart fellow might not be for everyone, but he sure did get my attention... The simple, bright production and Hobart's adenoidal voice bring to mind numerous freewheeling, laissez faire hippie-billy bands from the '70s, particularly folks who were well off the radar, such as Greezy Wheels, Robb Strandlund, or Deadly Earnest. However, Hobart's output is far more consistent than any of those one-hit wonders -- if the truth be told, there isn't a bad song on this album. Thematically it's a little repetitive (one big, toungue-in-cheek, overstated "I can't win, and boy do I know it..." country self-parody, sort of like Dwight Yoakam's last album...), but don't let that stop you... the music is solid and so are his normal-guy, nebbish vocals, and the lyrics are uniformly hilarious and witty. If you're among the ranks of those disappointed by Robbie Fulks' most recent efforts, give this guy a try -- he's not as bluesy, but he's just as brash.

Rex Hobart began with backyard Bar-b-ques in old Kansas City. They have come so far, the wheels on the chevy are smokin' a delight. If you like Alternative Country and old country, such as Hank Williams, Rex and the Boys will light the flint to smoke your night away.

as a big fan of rex & the misery boys i look to get all their cds. I have them all except one. I like this one a lot though it is not the best one out there, Empty house is, no matter, i bought it and i like it.

This is a really good album, and these guys are great in person. Check 'em out if ya can.

This CD is delicious. RH & the Boys blend voice, music and tempo in a way that even makes lite beer seem good! I can hardly wait for the next CD!