4.0 out of 5 stars
out of nowhere, January 12, 2003
This review is from: Make Amends (Audio CD)
Bought this on a whim, and, man, where did he come from? Or, better yet, where is he now? Not the perfect rock-country (in that order) album by any means, but rarely is emotional honesty this honest in sad country breakup songs. Even the best often come sprinkled with tried-and-true cliches that are sort of touchtones or ways of grounding the listener. Scheinman goes one better, painting clear pictures of relationships in trouble or trouble past into memory, striking some very identifiable moments. Conversation, I've Been Thinking, etc., these are really good songs -- too bad so obscure. Alt-country lovers take note.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
drinkin' hard in smoky bars, October 4, 1999
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This review is from: Make Amends (Audio CD)
an outstanding example of why the music some like to call alt-country or americana is so damn good -- this guy has nailed down the mournful relationship thing and actually sounds like he's lived some of this. But this disc is not just a country confessional -- there's plenty of humor here too, and some rocking, too. Texas Traveling Troubador should be a classic picked up by some of those older country rebel types. Easily could see Tom Russell (who's mentioned in the song) playing this one. Great artwork on the cover too. This might just be a little label offering, but these songs are in the league with the big boys. This guy can write 'em.
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