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The Grifter's Hymnal
 
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The Grifter's Hymnal

Ray Wylie HubbardMP3 Music
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: March 26, 2012
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I'm the wrong person to review Hubbards music. john  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
Well worth the purchase or download. Monty  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Love the song lyrics and his guitar and harmonica playing is great too. Harvey  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the strongest set by RWH yet... May 2, 2012
Format:Audio CD
I'm not going to do a song-by-song review of Ray's newest CD. It is grit 'n groove from start to finish, heavy on the blues influences, once again visiting the "darkness vs. light" subject matter for many of the songs. The whole album has a loose, raw, live-in-the-studio feel to it. If you're familiar w/ Ray's recent recordings "Grifter's Hymnal" is a continuation of the same style and theme as the previous two or three recordings. Except that this one seems to lean heavier on the rockin' blues side and not the folk/country/singer-songwriter songs of years gone by.

I saw Ray at a gig in Tulsa last week and visited w/ him after the show over a late dinner. I told him that my impression of several of the songs, "New Year's Eve at the Gates of Hell" in particular, sounded like they kicked it into overdrive from the very beginning and the whole thing was about to derail by the time the song ended but stopped just short of that. He did say that New Year's Eve was pretty much done live in one take w/ only a line "punched in" afterwards.

I have all of Ray's work, from the first ill-fated Cowboy Twinkies LP to this new one and I honestly don't think Ray has ever sounded better or has released a stronger, more consistently realized album than "Grifter's Hymnal". I don't see how any fan of Ray's could be disappointed.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fine Release March 29, 2012
By bob b
Format:Audio CD
Ray Wylie is just like good wine, with age he only improves. After a few bouts with singer/songwriter syndrome, his last few albums have hit the growling troubador stage. This one stays mostly with same musicians (a good thing) and even adds Richard Starkey on one track. Worthy example of what is called third coast music.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The strands of barbed wit and grit twisted with humility and gratitute throughout "Grifter's Hymnal" should snare RWH some new fans and keep most of his long-time listeners smiling. It shines with the funky, wry humor and insight marks Ray Wylie Hubbard's music and, for me, redeems what I thought was a subpar effort on his previous recording with the unwieldy title of "A: Enlightenment B: Endarkenment (Hint: There Is No C)."

Mr. Hubbard tosses off one clever line after another, melding cultural commentary and wordplay as deftly as a hip hop artist, but laying down some mean riffs throughout. The music is more open and clear, and a nod should go to the production and mastering team who gave us this great sounding session.

The percussion, as always when Rick Richards is on the skins, proves the perfect foil for the fret work, both the electric guitars (including some guest lead playing from Hubbard's son Lucas on several tracks), the solid bass from George Reiff, and, of course, RWH's fleet fingers on the acoustic guitars.

In short, Mr. Hubbard takes his game up a notch when he could just be phoning it like plently of folks are content to do. Thanks for this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
I've listened to this lots of times since I bought it. It never gets old. This man writes songs with unique outlooks. Not to mention being a great guitar player.
Published 13 days ago by AEP
2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money
I have 4 other Ray Wylie Hubbard CD's, but this one just does not cut it. It seems like he put all his crap songs on one CD and called it the Grifter;s Hymnal. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David W Stelly
4.0 out of 5 stars good album
Dont know the mans career, but took a chance on this album. Decent stuff, he's got a grit that is unheard on the radio nowadays. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Greg Vermaire
5.0 out of 5 stars Suggested by my son
My 22 year old recommended I listen to this - wow - was he right on. Excellent old bluesy, gravel, story telling album. Well worth the purchase or download.
Published 2 months ago by Monty
5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite hymnal
ray is a late bloomer, & his last handful of albums are so important, this is one that should be required texas school listening. Read more
Published 2 months ago by michael malone
5.0 out of 5 stars AGING VERY WELL
Take a listen to Mother Blues. Nice maturing from an accomplished singer/writer. Excellent CD, good throughout. Want something a little different this fits the bill
Published 3 months ago by Clown Loach
1.0 out of 5 stars Not for me.
Item arrived on time but I purchased it because I was told I would enjoy it. They are wrong and my wife don't like this music either.
Published 3 months ago by Jimmy M. Stover
5.0 out of 5 stars So We're From Texas........
What can one say about this man? He's just wonderful! I am from the FROZEN North, I should not like this guy. Read more
Published 3 months ago by lnlemonlime
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!
Ray Wylie is just killing it on this one. Mother Blues is worth the price alone. Don't waste time reading my words - buy it now.
Published 3 months ago by Jim T. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars What a nice
I was not ready to get the cd but it was there right in my mail box. So quick unbelievable. And i am excited that doing business with you guys keep it up
Published 3 months ago by gigi
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