Tulsa

Wayne Hancock

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 2006)
• Original Release Date: October 10, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bloodshot Records
• ASIN: B000I2IUFC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,198 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

It's an irresistible concept: Wayne "The Train" tearing it up on 14 original juke joint/swing tunes backed by a raw, first-rate band. He's got the assets to make it work: sharp, incisive vocals, fresh numbers, Lloyd Maines as producer, and an awesome recording band featuring the blazing lead guitar of veteran Hancock sideman Eddie Biebel, guest guitarists Paul Skelton and Dave Biller, and non-pedal steel guitarist Eddie Rivers. By avoiding self-conscious imitation (a pitfall that's done in many acts inspired by the past), they often come fetchingly close to capturing the feel of any number of obscure '40s Texas honky-tonk 78s: swinging out on "Tulsa," down and dirty on "Drinkin' Blues" and the Ernest Tubb-inspired "I Don't Care Anymore" and "Goin' Home Blues," and the earthy "Brother Music, Sister Rhythm." Given Hancock's often-stated affinity for Bob Wills-style swing, the sole disappointment is the scarcity of those sorts of songs here. With a group of musicians this dynamic, a few more rip-roaring moments would have been welcome. --Rich Kienzle

Review

Wayne Hancock has more Hank Sr. in him than either I or Hank Williams Jr. He is the real deal. --Hank III

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Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tulsa is the album for me!!!, October 13, 2006

By	J. Prais (So Cal) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Well worth the wait! Wayne's been playing many of these songs at his shows for a while now and I've been dying to get this album. It did not disappoint. Every track is solid, and like all of Wayne's albums, there is no filler here. Do yourself a favor and get this album now! It will prove to you that REAL music still exists.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal, January 10, 2007

By	Mark L. Fritz "dingdongdaddi" (Lakeland, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Wayne "The Train" is the real deal. I own every Wayne album and I just can't get enough. I've seen Wayne's live show twice and he plays non-stop just about all night. I would highly recommend any of Wayne's albums especially if your ready for some real country music.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still the best, October 16, 2006

By	Dixie Diamond "DD" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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Nobody does it like Wayne, that's for sure. One of the things that makes him stand out is that he always has first-rate accompanists (go see them live if you can; Eddie Biebel is terrific).

Hancock has avoided a kitchy, retro-overkill style, which is a great thing amid a lot of decent rockabilly-style bands that try a little too hard. I like _Tulsa_ more as I listen to it, although on the whole I think that the songwriting, while good, is getting a little tired. Just a little. This album seems a little more repetitive and a little less interesting than previous albums, although the individual tracks are fine.