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As the "Dream Players" billing suggests, Jim Lauderdale shares the spotlight with his supporting cast on this stellar country release. Though the strength of his songwriting and his distinctively twisted vocals remain staples, here Lauderdale has recruited the most luminous musical lineup ever to back him. Legendary guitarist James Burton trades licks with pianist Glen D. Hardin, a fellow Elvis Presley alum, and Flying Burrito Brothers’ steel ace Al Perkins, with Emmylou Harris, Patty Loveless, Buddy Miller, and Kelly Hogan all contributing background vocals. Highlights include breakup balladry ("It’s Finally Sinking In"), Western gallop ("The Daughter of Majestic Sage"), and, as a thematic change of pace, the intervention plea of "Hitting It Hard." Lauderdale has never released an album that fails to satisfy, but the powerhouse backing makes this one exceptional. --Don McLeese
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Track Listing: 1. Honey Suckle Honey Pie 2. I Hope You're Happy 3. Hittin' It Hard 4. It's Finally Sinkin' In 5. Borrow Some Summertime 6. Daughters Of The Majestic Sage 7. Molly's Got A Chain 8. Those Kinds Of Things Don't Happen Every Day 9. Stingray Jim Lauderdale and the Dream Players 10. I'm Almost Back
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh, delicious honey songs!,
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I completely disagree with the previous 2-star reviewer. This album is wonderful. I find it somewhat similar to his album "Wait Till Spring" that he recorded with Donna the Buffalo (excellent album) and also "Hummingbirds." Yes, this is not another bluegrass album, but it isn't necessarily a completely new direction for Jim either. He's done the more rock-tinged stuff before. And it rocks! (Although I would hardly call this a rock album.) The styles are greatly varied and the backing band of "big-name" players sounds very natural and unimposing. The splendid songcrating abilities of Jim still shine through. I think this album is superior to "Hummingbirds" and at least an equal to "Wait Till Spring." This is definitely true in the musical sense. The lyrics I'm not so sure about, as it takes a while for the lyrics to sink through my thick skull and I'm able to fully grasp them; so it would be unfair to judge them too harshly at this point. I'm pretty sure they're awesome though. I think the other reviewer probably just listened to the first couple tunes; as they rock more than most of the rest of the album. And don't worry, I'm sure Jim's got some more bluegrassy stuff on the way. I really really hope he does another with Robert Hunter, like "Headed for the Hills." That was like a message from God. Nothing wrong with a top-notch songwriter playing with a variety of styles or working with various "big-name" musicians! Hey, he spends so much time writing and stuff he probably doesn't have enough time to keep a more deadicated group of musicians together.
3.0 out of 5 stars
More music, less lyrics,
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As the attribution "& the Dream Players" suggests, there's more of a focus on excellent instrumental playing on this album (and some guest harmonies). But overall, the album is a bit of a letdown. While most of the songs were written just by Lauderdale, they're lyrically just not as strong as his best. "Honeysuckle Honeypie" is a surprising song for Lauderdale, and succeeds mostly on its instrumental strengths. "Stingray" is strong, but the chorus is almost a clone of "Fireball" from Every Second Counts. "I'm Almost Back" is the strongest 'traditional' Lauderdale song, but doesn't equal his best. The title of "Those Kind of Things Don't Happen Every Day" promises the Lauderdale we used to know, but sadly doesn't deliver at all, offering instead a song that could have been on Country Super Hits, Vol. 1.
If you're a real Lauderdale fan, by all means get this. If you're wavering or new to Lauderdale, start somewhere else.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Read me!,
By Lori Gold (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Honey Songs (Audio CD)
LOVE this album. He has a really distinctive voice and is a gem of a songwriter.
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