Shadow on the Ground

James Hand | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 8, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder / Umgd
• ASIN: B002C6A6MW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,068 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: Country & Western
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 8-SEP-2009

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Return of a classic..., September 10, 2009

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...despite the alarmingly amateurish punctuation on the sticker (someone needs a lesson in how to use quotation marks), this is a great record by an American classic. While his last record, his first for Rounder, focused a lot on songs re-recorded from previous albums (the Rounder versions are usually superior), this is more of a mix -- some covers, some new originals. It's again flawlessly produced by Lloyd Maines and Wayne Benson, and brilliantly played. It should be said that, setting aside is gifts as a writer, Hand is a tremendous vocalist, synthesizing his influences (Hank, Lefty, etc.) into a totally original and unpredictable sound. As a writer, he just keeps getting braver: who would think to write something like "The Parakeet"??? I only wish it had included the version of "Kind of Hush" that he's been doing live for a while...but otherwise, Hand has handily beat the sophomore slump.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for Pure Country fan, November 3, 2009

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I have listened to everybody from Hank Williams to Brad Paisley. No one compares in this era to the heart and soul of true country music. James Hand has the truest voice and soul of anyone who hasn't come out of Nashville in the last 30 years. He stays true to the roots of country music and writes from the heart. All you have to do is listen. If you love traditional country, this is the REAL DEAL. Just ask Willie!

4.0 out of 5 stars Singing From the Heart, March 28, 2011

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James Hand sings from the heart; a lonely, dark spot deep in his soul. He doesn't need the extra modern take that has been added to a couple of songs on this album. Most of the songs were great. I have all 3 of his CD's and enjoy them all. His wording takes you along to the place he is singing his songs from. You will feel the searing pain and the sharp humor. Keep them coming Mr. Hand!