Things Fall Apart [Explicit Lyrics]

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Amazon.com's Best of 1999
They've long been hip-hop's best band, for whatever that's worth, and in their amazing live shows they've shown an ability to pay homage to the past and look to the future--all while living firmly in the now. But on Things Fall Apart, the Roots finally pull their promise and ability together, and the world's started to pay attention. --Randy Silver

Amazon.com
Very few hip-hop groups make it to their fourth full-length recording, and perhaps only the Roots have made it to that level while still ascending. Although lyrical and musical vision is sorely lacking from most hip-hop (as Puff and Master P have proved, vision isn't necessary to bum-rush the mainstream goldmine), such qualities are cornerstones of the Roots' music. Their second recording, 1995's Do You Want More?!!!??!, and its follow-up, 1996's Illadelph Halflife, intelligently linked hip-hop to its musical forebears funk and jazz, and their lyrics provided unique, postnationalist hip-hop critiques. On Things Fall Apart (named for the Chinua Achebe novel) the sextet takes on a more somber tone, but at no cost to their musical innovations. "If we had to depend on black people to eat, we'd starve to death," says Denzel Washington, sampled from Mo' Better Blues, at the outset of the recording. It's not self-pity--rather, the group frequently returns to the theme of how many African Americans confuse uniformity with unity. Musically, the group is at its best with guests like Mos Def and Talib Kweli from Black Star contributing some old-school fun and technique to "Double Trouble." Erykah Badu's supple vocals on "You Got Me" are offset by innovative percussion, including an organically developed jungle beat. At a point when most rappers are running on fumes, the Roots are synthesizing new ideas. --Martin Johnson

Things Fall Apart [Explicit Lyrics]

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Things Fall Apart [Explicit Lyrics]

Things Fall Apart [Explicit Lyrics]
Things Fall Apart
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Poetic
  • Excellence
  • One of the greatest hip hop albums ever
  • perfect
  • Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though
 Things Fall Apart
The Roots
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Phrenology
  2. Illadelph Halflife
  3. Do You Want More?!!!??!
  4. Black Star
  5. The Tipping Point

ASIN: B00000I5JL
Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

  1. Act Won...Things Fall Apart
  2. Table Of Contents (Parts 1 & 2)
  3. The Next Movement (ft. DJ Jazzy Jeff)
  4. Step Into The Realm
  5. The Spark
  6. Dynamite!
  7. Without A Doubt
  8. Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New
  9. Double Trouble
  10. Act Too...The Love Of My Life
  11. 100% Dundee
  12. Diedre Vs. Dice
  13. Adrenaline
  14. 3rd Act: ? Vs. Scratch 2...Electric Boogaloo
  15. You Got Me
  16. You Don't See Us
  17. Return To Innocence Lost
  18. Act Fore...The End?

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

They've long been hip-hop's best band, for whatever that's worth, and in their amazing live shows they've shown an ability to pay homage to the past and look to the future--all while living firmly in the now. But on Things Fall Apart, the Roots finally pull their promise and ability together, and the world's started to pay attention. --Randy Silver

Amazon.com

Very few hip-hop groups make it to their fourth full-length recording, and perhaps only the Roots have made it to that level while still ascending. Although lyrical and musical vision is sorely lacking from most hip-hop (as Puff and Master P have proved, vision isn't necessary to bum-rush the mainstream goldmine), such qualities are cornerstones of the Roots' music. Their second recording, 1995's Do You Want More?!!!??!, and its follow-up, 1996's Illadelph Halflife, intelligently linked hip-hop to its musical forebears funk and jazz, and their lyrics provided unique, postnationalist hip-hop critiques. On Things Fall Apart (named for the Chinua Achebe novel) the sextet takes on a more somber tone, but at no cost to their musical innovations. "If we had to depend on black people to eat, we'd starve to death," says Denzel Washington, sampled from Mo' Better Blues, at the outset of the recording. It's not self-pity--rather, the group frequently returns to the theme of how many African Americans confuse uniformity with unity. Musically, the group is at its best with guests like Mos Def and Talib Kweli from Black Star contributing some old-school fun and technique to "Double Trouble." Erykah Badu's supple vocals on "You Got Me" are offset by innovative percussion, including an organically developed jungle beat. At a point when most rappers are running on fumes, the Roots are synthesizing new ideas. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Poetic.......2007-06-27

A very profound cd. "The Roots" have a very poetic way of putting such harsh situations. They allow you to open your mind up to new ways of thinking, become more conscious. I recommend buying "The Roots" entire compilation.

5 out of 5 stars Excellence.......2006-11-16

More of the same top-shelf, top-notch, A-list work from THE band in Hip-Hop. Album highlights are J Dilla's production (Dynamite!), the guest appearances of Common (Act Too), and Mos Def (Double Trouble) in additon to ?uestlove and Co's usually slammin' instrumental work. Even the nod to fellow Philly rapper Schooly D on 'Without a Doubt' is is stellar. It's almost as if these guys can do no wrong. No matter what you wanna call their music, they are ALWAYS 100% Hip-Hop with phat beats and dope rhymes. Yet another must-have.

5 out of 5 stars One of the greatest hip hop albums ever.......2006-09-09

Just when I was getting very discouraged about hip hop taking a huge turn to the pop garbage can after the deaths of 2-Pac and Biggie, this album comes along and renews my faith in hip hop. Dudes, this album is just amazing. The creativity and skill are unmatched. The songs are original and catchy and the beat are pure sickness. This album has dark songs (Step Into The Realm) upbeat songs (Dynamite!), beautiful songs (You Got Me), hard songs (100% Dundee), and songs that are just plain the bomb (Double Trouble). GET THIS ALBUM, IT'S SUPER-SICK.

5 out of 5 stars perfect.......2006-08-13

the roots don't get the respect they deserve. I don't know why, since they're by far the most consistent group in hip-hop (a title gang starr formerly held, but only releasing one album since "moment of truth" took that title away from them). they make all kinds of hip-hop, from harder songs ("the next movement") to mellow songs ("act too: love of my life") to grammy award winners ("you got me"). but no matter how good of a lyricist is and how amazing of a musician ?uestlove is, the roots simply do not get the respect they deserve. even though they churned out eve and scott storch these guys can't go platinum.

it's sort of depressing that one of the greatest groups in hip-hop will never get the respect they deserve (kind of like how nas's illmatic didn't go platinum for years and three 6 mafia went unnoticed until last year). but if you want to listen to something that you can rock for years and never get tired of, pick up this album. it's the roots' best (though "illadelph halflife" is arugably just as good), with a grammy award to prove it. don't miss out on good hip-hop, this album will prove to you why this art form is so popular.

4 out of 5 stars Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though.......2006-07-17

I'm going to be critical here because all the people that review tend to be fans of the album their reviewing. I've got all the roots albums and can say that this is middle of the road. I would say it is the first album of the modern roots phase where their style differs by creating a modern but at the same time retro feel with the bottles and bells sampling. "Dynamite", "Ain't sayin' nothin new", "love of my life" and "you got me" are all chilled and great songs but don't flow like tracks such as "Episodes" or "Proceed" on previous albums. If you like cutting edge 1999 hip hop then you will love this. If you don't then you'll still like it if you open your eyes to it.
When Things Fall Apart
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
 When Things Fall Apart
Pema Chodron
Manufacturer: Sounds True Direct
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0001HK1EM
Release Date: 2006-12-28

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times.......2007-03-16

the Title is PERFECT, I was spiraling out of control with 25 years of alcohol addiction. I was losing my job, my wife gave me the last ultimatum, and i ran into this beautiful work by Pema Chodron.. i listened to it every day for weeks, it was a Anchor in the Storm and a map to calm and peace. i have given many copies to friends and libraries.

i have listened to it on a regular basis over the last 7 years of sobriety and i am still happily married. i owe all i have now to Pema's calm teachings.
Things Fall Apart [Limited Edition Cover]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Poetic
  • Excellence
  • One of the greatest hip hop albums ever
  • perfect
  • Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though
 Things Fall Apart [Limited Edition Cover]
The Roots
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Similar Items:
  1. Phrenology
  2. Illadelph Halflife
  3. Do You Want More?!!!??!
  4. Black Star
  5. The Tipping Point

ASIN: B00000I5Z2
Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

  1. Act Won (Things Fall Apart)
  2. Table Of Contents (Parts 1 & 2)
  3. The Next Movement
  4. Step Into The Realm
  5. The Spark
  6. Dynamite!
  7. Without A Doubt
  8. Ain't Sayin' Nothin New
  9. Double Trouble
  10. Act Too (The Love Of My Life)
  11. 100% Dundee
  12. Diedre Vs. Dice
  13. Adrenaline!
  14. 3rd Acts: ? Vs. Scratch 2...Electric Boogaloo
  15. 'You Got Me'
  16. Don't See Us
  17. The Return To Innocence Lost
  18. Act Fore (...)

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

They've long been hip-hop's best band, for whatever that's worth, and in their amazing live shows they've shown an ability to pay homage to the past and look to the future--all while living firmly in the now. But on Things Fall Apart, the Roots finally pull their promise and ability together, and the world's started to pay attention. --Randy Silver

Amazon.com

NOTE: The album cover pictured above is one of five covers being issued on a limited-edition basis. Amazon.com cannot guarantee which cover you will receive.

Very few hip-hop groups make it to their fourth full-length recording, and perhaps only the Roots have made it to that level while still ascending. Although lyrical and musical vision is sorely lacking from most hip-hop (as Puff and Master P have proved, vision isn't necessary to bum-rush the mainstream goldmine), such qualities are cornerstones of the Roots' music. Their second recording, 1995's Do You Want More?!!!??!, and its follow-up, 1996's Illadelph Halflife, intelligently linked hip-hop to its musical forebears funk and jazz, and their lyrics provided unique, postnationalist hip-hop critiques. On Things Fall Apart (named for the Chinua Achebe novel) the sextet takes on a more somber tone, but at no cost to their musical innovations. "If we had to depend on black people to eat, we'd starve to death," says Denzel Washington, sampled from Mo' Better Blues, at the outset of the recording. It's not self-pity--rather, the group frequently returns to the theme of how many African Americans confuse uniformity with unity. Musically, the group is at its best with guests like Mos Def and Talib Kweli from Black Star contributing some old-school fun and technique to "Double Trouble." Erykah Badu's supple vocals on "You Got Me" are offset by innovative percussion, including an organically developed jungle beat. At a point when most rappers are running on fumes, the Roots are synthesizing new ideas. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Poetic.......2007-06-27

A very profound cd. "The Roots" have a very poetic way of putting such harsh situations. They allow you to open your mind up to new ways of thinking, become more conscious. I recommend buying "The Roots" entire compilation.

5 out of 5 stars Excellence.......2006-11-16

More of the same top-shelf, top-notch, A-list work from THE band in Hip-Hop. Album highlights are J Dilla's production (Dynamite!), the guest appearances of Common (Act Too), and Mos Def (Double Trouble) in additon to ?uestlove and Co's usually slammin' instrumental work. Even the nod to fellow Philly rapper Schooly D on 'Without a Doubt' is is stellar. It's almost as if these guys can do no wrong. No matter what you wanna call their music, they are ALWAYS 100% Hip-Hop with phat beats and dope rhymes. Yet another must-have.

5 out of 5 stars One of the greatest hip hop albums ever.......2006-09-09

Just when I was getting very discouraged about hip hop taking a huge turn to the pop garbage can after the deaths of 2-Pac and Biggie, this album comes along and renews my faith in hip hop. Dudes, this album is just amazing. The creativity and skill are unmatched. The songs are original and catchy and the beat are pure sickness. This album has dark songs (Step Into The Realm) upbeat songs (Dynamite!), beautiful songs (You Got Me), hard songs (100% Dundee), and songs that are just plain the bomb (Double Trouble). GET THIS ALBUM, IT'S SUPER-SICK.

5 out of 5 stars perfect.......2006-08-13

the roots don't get the respect they deserve. I don't know why, since they're by far the most consistent group in hip-hop (a title gang starr formerly held, but only releasing one album since "moment of truth" took that title away from them). they make all kinds of hip-hop, from harder songs ("the next movement") to mellow songs ("act too: love of my life") to grammy award winners ("you got me"). but no matter how good of a lyricist is and how amazing of a musician ?uestlove is, the roots simply do not get the respect they deserve. even though they churned out eve and scott storch these guys can't go platinum.

it's sort of depressing that one of the greatest groups in hip-hop will never get the respect they deserve (kind of like how nas's illmatic didn't go platinum for years and three 6 mafia went unnoticed until last year). but if you want to listen to something that you can rock for years and never get tired of, pick up this album. it's the roots' best (though "illadelph halflife" is arugably just as good), with a grammy award to prove it. don't miss out on good hip-hop, this album will prove to you why this art form is so popular.

4 out of 5 stars Good album not as good as Illadelphi or do you want more though.......2006-07-17

I'm going to be critical here because all the people that review tend to be fans of the album their reviewing. I've got all the roots albums and can say that this is middle of the road. I would say it is the first album of the modern roots phase where their style differs by creating a modern but at the same time retro feel with the bottles and bells sampling. "Dynamite", "Ain't sayin' nothin new", "love of my life" and "you got me" are all chilled and great songs but don't flow like tracks such as "Episodes" or "Proceed" on previous albums. If you like cutting edge 1999 hip hop then you will love this. If you don't then you'll still like it if you open your eyes to it.
Things Fall Apart
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Things Fall Apart

    Manufacturer: Crustacean Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B0009NTIGA
    Things Fall Apart
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The best of the best!
    • One of My Favorites
    • A Blazer Of A Disc
    • A darkly moving effort
    		 Things Fall Apart
    Lonesome Bob
    Manufacturer: Checkered Past
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Alt-Country & AmericanaAlt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
    New TraditionalistNew Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000005CGV
    Release Date: 1997-11-25

    Tracks:

    1. Love Is Not Blind
    2. Do You Think About Me
    3. Point Of No Return
    4. Waltzing On The Titanic
    5. Different Shades Of Gray
    6. What Went Wrong
    7. My Mother's Husband
    8. Heaven's Gate
    9. Too Much Time
    10. Someone Watching Over Me
    11. The Plans We Made
    12. Call My Name
    13. Sleepless Nites

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The best of the best!.......2002-08-16

    This cd is unbelievable. I reviewed this a year ago and it's even better today. I've listened to tons of music in my life and if you ask me my favourite all-time album, this is it!, hands down. Pure country rock, raw as hell, awesome guitar work(Tim Carroll), and even better lyrics,(downwright vicious lyrics.) Not too many musicians can do to me what this guy does. It's criminal that Bob's not better known, but that might also be a good thing.

    5 out of 5 stars One of My Favorites.......2001-09-20

    I love this Cd from Bob's lonesome twang to his caustic, cynical lyrics. I listen to a lot of country and alt. country and this is one of the best. Someone done you wrong? Done someone wrong? Crying in your beer? This is a CD guaranteed to make you feel better. Lyrics that hit you where you live coupled with a driving country-rock beat.

    5 out of 5 stars A Blazer Of A Disc.......2001-07-16

    Exellent.This Is Rowdy Country Rock At It's Best,Nothin Fancy,Just Great Music.The Lyrics Are Good,Surprisingly Good.The Guitarist On This Disc Is TIM CARROLL,And If You Can Pick Up His Cd's,Do It Cause This Guy Is By Far The Best Roots Rocker Out There.If You Want To Know To Find His Stuff,Drop Me A Line,You Wont Be Sorry.Anyway,Lonesome Bob's Only Problem Is He Doesn't Have Enough Music Out There.

    5 out of 5 stars A darkly moving effort.......1999-11-29

    I was very impressed by this first effort from Lonesome Bob. Unlike much of the popular country music, Lonesome Bob's songs are well-crafted, thought provoking and darkly comic. I especially enjoyed the harmonies provided by Bob's back up singer. I look forward to more music from Lonesome Bob in the future. Thanks for offering this CD on amazon!
    Things Fall Apart Pt.2
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      		Things Fall Apart Pt.2
      Serafin
      Manufacturer: Taste
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00008Z1VW
      Release Date: 2003-05-05
      Sex, Drugs, Dope, Murder, Mayhem... the United Ii Tour This Fall Featuring Pigface "The Wildest Line-up Ever", Dope, Professional Murder Music, Rachel Stamp & Video Screenings... in the Chill Out Room: Diablo Syndrome and in Selected Cities Dj Linux (Chris Haskett of Rollins Band) & More! Free Admission to the First 10 Girls Dressed Like This? This Cd Also Features Music From Many More Artists! Underground Inc. The United Ii Tour Cd Compilation Companion
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        		Sex, Drugs, Dope, Murder, Mayhem... the United Ii Tour This Fall Featuring Pigface "The Wildest Line-up Ever", Dope, Professional Murder Music, Rachel Stamp & Video Screenings... in the Chill Out Room: Diablo Syndrome and in Selected Cities Dj Linux (Chris Haskett of Rollins Band) & More! Free Admission to the First 10 Girls Dressed Like This? This Cd Also Features Music From Many More Artists! Underground Inc. The United Ii Tour Cd Compilation Companion
        Underground Inc. , Martin Atkins , Pigface , Dope , Professional Murder Music , Rachel Stamp , DJ Linux , Diablo Syndrome , Hate Dept. , and Slick Idiot
        Manufacturer: Underground Inc.
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Goth & IndustrialGoth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Goth | Industrial
        ASIN: B000RLI6WG

        Product Description

        Track List: 1. Pigface - "Insect Suspect"; 2. Dope - "Bitch"; 3. Professional Murder Music - "Don't Stop"; 4. Rachel Stamp - "Black Cherry"; 5. Pigface - "Mind Your Own Business"; 6. Dope - "Motivation"; 7. DJ Linux - "Return of the Geary Act"; 8. Diablo Syndrome - "Leichen Washen"; 9. Hate Dept. - "Do It For Money"; 10. Slick Idiot - "Lazy (radio edit)"; 11. Chemlab - "Binary Nation (Acu-crack mix)"; 12. Tanzwut - "Gnade"; 13. Tub Ring - "Invalid"; 14. DJ? Acucrack - "Renegade DJ"; 15. My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult - "Asylum Disciple (Subgenius remix); 16. Bile - "Sex Reflex"; 17. KMFDM - "WWIII"; 18. Nocturne - "Whore (The Big Fat Whore on Dope remix)"; 19. More Machine Than Man - "Why?"; 20. Railer - "Blues Versus the Stars". Limited Edition Compilation CD created by Martin Atkins, More Machine Than Man, and Underground Inc for Underground Inc.
        Things Fall Apart - This is Living, This is Learning
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          		Things Fall Apart - This is Living, This is Learning
          Things Fall Apart
          Manufacturer: Paper Street Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B000NRCZLC

          Product Description

          Track listing: 1. This is Murder 2. A Child on Fire 3. The Height of the Hopelessness 4. Death Becomes Her 5. Cadence and Content 6. Just as Long as you Remember 7. Sharks in the Water 8. The Distance Between Us 9. Is There Any Hope for Mankind? 10. Entropy's Grip
          Things Fall Apart
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            		Things Fall Apart

            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000J234IE
            Release Date: 2006-11-07
            Things Fall Apart
            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
            • GREAT!!
            • STAGGERING Philly Country-Rock
            • Overlooked Gem
            		 Things Fall Apart
            Lonesome Bob
            Manufacturer: Checkered Past
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            Alt-Country & AmericanaAlt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B00003Q5G3
            Release Date: 1999-12-07

            Tracks:

            1. Love Is Not Blind
            2. Do You Think About Me
            3. Point of No Return
            4. Waltzing on the Titanic
            5. Different Shades of Gray
            6. What Went Wrong
            7. My Mother's Husband
            8. Heaven's Gate
            9. Too Much Time
            10. Someone Watching Over Me
            11. The Plans We Made
            12. Call My Name
            13. Sleepless Nites

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars GREAT!!.......2001-04-04

            Raw and heartfelt, these are intelligent songs played with the urgency of a live performance. I guess it's alt country - but rock fans should check this out. Vocal harmonies from Allison Moorer add color to the songs.

            5 out of 5 stars STAGGERING Philly Country-Rock.......2000-11-12

            From the first note I ever heard by Philadelphia's Lonesome Bob, I KNEW I'd found something special. Among the multiple descriptive adjectives that come to mind concerning this album: Powerful, Hard-Driving, Thought-Provoking, Catchy, Gorgeous, Shocking, Violent, Tragic, Blasphemous, and above all-- INTELLINGENT. He covers the "usual" in unusual ways, and the unusual in ways sure to inspire double-takes ("Did I really HEAR that?"). Highlights: "Love Is Not Blind" (people should be more aware of their own actions), "Point Of No Return" (the overwhelming draw of infidelity), "Waltzing On The Titanic" (a peaceful ending of a broken marriage), "What Went Wrong" (do psychiatrists CAUSE more problems than they "cure"?), "The Plans We Made" (a pair of bad marriages leads to a double murder), and "My Mother's Husband" (which includes one of my favorite turns of phrase on the CD: "It's not some complex psychological dynamic, it's just that loneliness is more problematic"). Then there's probably my favorite song on the disc, "Heaven's Gate", which looks at the problems with organized religions ("I was raised a Roman Catholic, they told me everyone else was wrong; which seems somewhat sociopathic, but hey, what the hell-- I belong!"). You just don't find stuff like this on your "average" country album!

            Back in the 80's, Bob was the drummer in THE BEN VAUGHN COMBO (see THE PRHISTORIC BEN VAUGHN, THE MANY MOODS OF BEN VAUGHN, BEAUTIFUL THING). With Vaughn in L.A., Bob went to Nashville to do this remarkable collection. Ben joins him for the finale, a high-speed remake of "Sleepless Nights". Of recent country albums, only Kevin Johnson's & The Dixie Chicks' have affected me as much as this one!

            4 out of 5 stars Overlooked Gem.......2000-02-05

            Well, here is another record that has seemed to fall through the cracks,because radio couldnt quite put a label on it, Is it Rock? or Is it country?..... Lonesome Bob cuts all the fat away, and gets right to the raw meat. Fans of Steve Earle,Chris Knight,Fred Eaglesmith etc.. should pick this up.

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