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Product Details

  • Audio CD (June 8, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: November 1, 1994
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Idol Records
  • ASIN: B00000JJ8P
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #60,187 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the top alt.country albums...must have, December 29, 2003
By thisismyname "myname" (nowheresville, USA) - See all my reviews
If you're an alt.country fan and you don't own this album, then what the heck is wrong with you? This ranks up there with any of Uncle Tupelo's albums, though certainly different, but equally as good.

I knew little about the 97's when I bought this album. A friend of mine recomended that I go out and purchase an album of theirs, and this was my first. I went out the next day and bought all of their other albums, driving all across town to complete my collection.

This album has a very distinct Texas sound, and I knew right away where these cats were from...ok well the title helped a bit too.

If you've never heard of the 97's then start here. This album is the best of the best, and they start to go downhill after this, with maybe the exception of Too Far to Care. Not to say that the other albums are bad. On the contrary, actually, each are very distinct and good within their own right, but when you make an album as perfect as this it is hard to follow up. Don't buy just this album, go get 'em all!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Twangy, funny, smart, killer guitars... a classic., February 17, 2004
By S. Gallup "starhead" (Moss Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is possibly the 97's best & a must have in the alt country genre. Back before they signed a major label deal & descended into pop rock radio fare these guys made a few records that had brains, soul spirit & twang to spare. Don't hesitate... it'll make you smile & forget all the bands that tried to follow.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had found this sooner >>, December 31, 2001
By Smaug "Jeremy" (Round Lake Beach, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This is my favorite CD. I never thought I'd find anything even remotely country I would like. I like mostly Classical, rock, and metal. The songs are all original. On this CD, there are 3 songs that are outstanding, (Miss Molly, Doreen, and Mama Tried) and the rest are really good. For owners of the Old 97s' newer CDs this one is not the same. The newer ones are more like pop, this one has a definite country/bluegrass influence, but without being country per se. It's hard to explain.

By the way, I just discovered that Mama Tried is a cover of an old Merle Haggard song, you may want to check out his greatest hits album. I might get that one soon too.

I'm glad I read the other Amazon reviews and got this one.

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In a world where pre-fab pop and processed hip-hop get 90 percent of radio air time it's nice to come across a gem like the Old 97's. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Faves of all time
I own all of the Old 97s albums, and this one is my favorite. The songs are fun to listen to, the lyrics are witty and fun, and Rhett is soooo dreamy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Doooorrreeeennnnn....
I've had the cd about two months and already I've worn it out carelessly scratching it by taking it from my shop cd player to my truck cd player. Read more
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