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Horse Soldier Horse Soldier

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This is a great CD, it has a bit of a calvary theme which is pretty cool, but not every song follows this pattern. "Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier", the title track, is similar to the Rolling Stone's song "Sympathy for the Devil", as it follows horse soldiers through different periods of time and points of view. Another good one is "Hard on Equipment (tool for the job)" if you are or know somone that tries to fix things with duct tape, and is constantly rounding off bolts, this song is for you!
This cd and the band's last four are all full of real country music written and performed by somone who has "been there and done that" but it also appeals to people who don't like twangy country, or are into folk music. I hadn't heard of Corb Lund until I moved to Alberta for Grad school, now I'm hooked, so is everyone I've given his cds to, give him a listen!

I rarely buy C.D.'s of any sort, since I work outside in a museum setting all day, so my listening time is extremely limited. However, when a friend emailed me the link to "Horse Soldier" on You-Tube, I was hooked and had to have his CD! Not only does he write outstanding melody that appeals to a classic rock/country/folk loving person, but his knowledge of history sets him above the average songwriter's similar attempts. As a cavalry historian he has a lot of appeal for me, too. His talent is amazing, he is able to go in any direction as well as his historic ballads. I am recommending his music to all my like minded friends who can appreciate his music!

For anyone who's ever listened to that mainstream garbarge on the radio and wondered if that's as good as "country" gets - here's your album. Who woulda guessed we needed to look to the Canadians for music with some depth and soul! I'll take it where I can get it. Really, there's not a bad song here. "I Wanna be in the Cavalry" is the catchiest tune I've heard in a while. You'll be humming the damn thing all day long. The title track, "Horse soldier, Horse Soldier," is kinda like Billy Joel's "We didn't start the Fire" applied to the history of cavalry. Seriously, a song that incorporates the Mongols, the Crimean War, and the Romanovs? I challenge you to find a Nashville twit who even knows what those are. There are, of course, non-horse themed tracks, as well. "Hard on Equipment" will make you smile - everyone knows someone like this.
I look with sadness to the day when these guys sign with a "major" label. Seems like it always screws with the quality of the writing. Such is the business, I suppose.

We've heard Corb Lund on XM on and off for the past couple of years, but went to see him open for Robert Earl Keen just a couple of weeks ago. I'm HOOKED. As much as I enjoy Robert Earl, for me... Corb stole the show! He did several songs off of Horse Soldier and as soon as I had computer access I was online looking to buy a copy for myself -- it was honestly a bit hard to find one, and a little more pricey than I usually pay, but worth every penny. A GREAT CD.

I love the images that are created on this album. His unique way of stating things is thought provoking and entertaining

Musically strong and historically literate.

My great grandfather rode with Company A, 3rd Virginia Cavalry, ANV. Corb's "I Wanna Be in the Cavalry: Reprise" is spot on.

Amazing stuff!

If you like your country music gritty and haunting this album has it. The songs "Student Visas" and "Horse Soldier" are both written as well as any good piece of literature - but with great music.

Like Johnny Cash, Corb Lund is able to convey a pretty healthy anti-war sentiment without ever being disrespectful.

"Hard on Equipment" is as good as anything Joe Diffie has done - smart and funny and disturbingly familiar.

"Brother Brigham, Brother Young" is pure delight to anyone who lives with or amongst Mormons; and has a classic gospel feel to it.

The songs all work well with each other and show a depth and a maturity one would not expect to find in someone as young (and drop dead gorgeous) as Mr. Lund.

As much as I love this album for the music alone; I am also thrilled that it has sparked an interest in history with my two younger sons.

Yes, "Family Reunion" and "Horse Soldier" are great songs, but "Lament for Lester", "Brother Brigham, Brother Young" and "Student Visas" make the album, songwise.

What REALLY makes the album, however, is that it is recorded PERFECTLY. I've rarely heard anything sound so good. The drums and as crisp and natural as possible and the lead guitar work and sound simply runs away with your attention. This has become my favorite album.

Corb is amazing at what he does. This album is well worth you money.

This cd is great! Love just about every song. You can tell Corb did some book work to hit the historical aspects of the songs on the money.