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Livin Or Dyin

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I had never heard of Jack Ingram until I saw the video for "That's Not Me" on CMT. Everyone I have played this CD for, country fan or not, really likes it. It is one of those rare CD's
in which almost every song is equally good. It is one of the very few CD's that would my music collection would always feel incomplete without(unlike his last two CD's 'Electric' and 'Hey You'). Listening to it always feels like running into an old friend.
Sad, happy, depressed, or drunk, this CD accomodates whatever mood I am in at the moment. Ingrams' lyrics are biting and poignant. The music is staight up honky tonk. The guitar playing and Jack's voice jump right off the disk. I think 'Airways Motel' is one of the best damn songs I every heard. The rest of the songs ain't too far behind. Easily my favorite single CD by any of the current Texas singer/songwriters. You better get it before it's ungettable.

Following two independent releases, the smoking "Live at Adair's" showed off Ingram's rowdy live set, while hinting at the depth of his songwriting. This major-label debut, produced by Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy, shows why Ingram is one of the hottest talents on Nashville's music row. But "Nashville" he's not. Ingram's Texas-styled honky-tonk has more in common with producer Earle and guest-vocalist Jerry Jeff Walker than with slickly produced top-40. From the opening lyric, "I'm a beat-up Ford, you're a Cadillac," Ingram stakes his claim: rough around the edges and a bit worn-out by the bumps in life's road. At 24, Ingram is an old soul. Strong emotions infuse each lyric, from the anti-love songs "I Can't Leave You" and "Imitation of Love" to the resigned adultery of "Airways Motel." In addition to Jerry Jeff Walker's duet, producer Earle kicks in for a cover of Jimmy Dale Gilmore's "Dallas," while Ingram finds fresh sounds in tunes from Guy Clark and Rose Lee and Joe Maphis.

Mostly recorded live-in-the-studio, the band is focussed and energized. As the previous live release showed, the band smokes on stage. Which is good, because on-stage is where you're most likely to hear them; commercial radio didn't even notice this album. Hopefully record buyers will know better.

With the demise of the Rising Tide label, this and "Live at Adair's" are sadly out-of-print. Well worth hunting down a used copy of each.

Jack Ingram may be the last true American songman. A Texas Country Legend, Jack is making noise across the nation now as h is popularity continues to grow. This was his first Big release album. With raw and edgy originals, Jack also does an excellen job on a cover song as well as a Duet with the great Jerry Jeff Walker. Jack is one of those artist whom I can listen to all of his material over and over again and never tire of it. Another tremendous effort by Jack.

This c.d. is really well done. Jack Ingram always has great songs. He has a great voice and everyone i know of who has listened to it loves it.

This recording, althought a little different than the first ones, is great. His sound is unlike anyone else. You can definitely hear Steve Earle on this recording. If you don't own any Jack Ingram albums, this is a must-buy. Looks like REK and JJW have another contemporary in the Texas-Country music world. I can't wait for the next Jack Ingram album.

Bought this one after hearing him tear up the Broken Spoke at SXSW. Can't put it down now. Good stuff.

Although more "Nashville" polished than his previous, this album represent the sound and attitude of Texas country. It is filled with stories of drinking, getting dumped, and chasing wild women. All this accompanied by very Texas acoutic guitar riffes. Its good stuff!

this is a truly great album, much better than the fluff country stations play. if your looking for a cool country album, this is it. Dallas and Flutter are my personal favorite songs on here.

Sick of country radio fluff? Want some really cool, soulful COUNTRY music to plumk in your CD player and jam with down the highway? Jack Ingram is your man. This is one of the coolest records (country or rock) to come out of this decade. Buy it!

I bought this cd at my 1st Jack Ingram concert at the Exit/In in
Nashville. Loved this cd from the 1st time I listened to it. All
of Jack's cd's are worth buying. This is my personal
favorite, with Hey You a close 2nd. I find myself never
skipping a track when listening to it, all tracks are great.
As good as the cds are, the live shows are even better.
Jack = Texas Country, Texas Country > CMT Country