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Hobos Demos

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Hobo's Demo's is the best alternative country album I've ever heard. Drag's sound has hints of other styles, but they create a style all their own. They put on a great show too. (...)

But... I wish it wasn't so directly influenced by Uncle Tupelo/Son Volt, etc. Though, I love those bands and many of their hybrids. I think this band is obviously as good and talented as any of them and deserve the equal success. Maybe on their upcoming new CD they won't be as direct with the influences. Otherwise, this is the best Alt-Country CD I've heard since the 1st time I heard Anodyne (See Uncle Tupelo) or Trace (See Son Volt)

The first time I ever of Drag the river was from Pinhead Circus an awesome punk rock band from Colorade (you have probably heard of them if your into Drag the river). They did a cover of 'Mars Motors' off "the Black power of Romance," album and I thought (and still think) it was one of the best, if not the best song on that album. Since it was such a good song I really wanted to find out you Drag the river was. When I finally did hear them, I was a bit taken back because it was Country, but at the same time it was really good country. It was country, but it had a punk rock attitude mixed with folk music and alternative, not the kind of crap you hear on the radio or tv. Songs like 'Next time not around' and 'tomorrow morning' reminded me of the slow songs of Social Distortion, while songs like 'Mars Motors' and 'Disbelieve' have a unique country meets folk meets punk rock feel to them (at least that's what I think). The lyrical content is pretty country base: Boozin', girls breakin' hearts, and life in general. The production, the use of a variety of different instruments and the overall tone of this album is brillant. Highly recommand.

Lead singer of ALL unplugges to pour his heart out over a couple of drinks. Chad and John (Armchair Martian) split this album with pure country that makes you feel good in a drunk touching way. From Disbelieve to the last track this album does not miss a beat. And for any fan of Chad there is an All cover thrown in the mix. Country does'nt get much better than this. Buy this album, buy the next one, Check out ALL, check out Armchair martian, see them live!!

Hobo's Demo'w is the best alt country album I've ever heard. The sorrow is sincere and heartfealt. Though there are hints of other styles, Drag creates a sound all their own. The songs are strong and catchy, but go down smooth like old whiskey. They are truly great to see live too.