The High Lonesome
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Spark 1720-2
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This extraordinary debut album for this group is a promise of fine things to come from this 5 piece outfit. All the tunes are co written by the group, except "Good Book," which was written by Steve Plunkett (who is also the producer). Larry Poindexter does the lead vocals, though all have vocal credits so the back up singing, which is very strong, must be done by various combinations of this talented group. They have a strong country roots rock feel that is only enhanced by the calypso flavorings as on MARY MARY, or the rocking blues of PAULINE. The songs flow together so smoothly they bring an effortless smile to the face, as the soft breeze gently rustles the leaves of a tree. This album is a true melding of American music into a seamless whole. If your roots are new country you might see the influence of Lyle Lovett, or if coming from a more folk rock background you might list early Springsteen as a major influence. It doesn't matter who your favorite is just enjoy the music that flows from the speakers as you cruise on down the road with a huge smile on your face.
Songs
1. True Believer
2. Pauline
3. Black & Blue
4. Standing
5. Lone Star
6. Mary Mary
7. Velvet Glove
8. Good Book
9. Mustang Thang
10. World Fall Apart
11. Something Wild
Produced by - Steve Plunkett and Tom Weir
Musicians
Larry Poindexter - guitars, lead vocal
Gary Grantham - guitars, harmonica, vocals
Phil Ward - keyboards, vocals
Jeb Brown - bass, vocals
Jon Lindstrom - drums, vocals [lead on Mustang Thang]
additional help
the whole group did percussion but
Burleigh Drummond played all the percussion they didn't know how to play