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Some singers write songs and some songwriters sing. Robert Earl Keen, Jr. falls into the latter category. Unlike his pal Lyle Lovett, who has an extraordinary talent for both crafts, Keen's main strength is his writing. (He studied journalism, after all.) Sure, he can sing just fine, well enough to build a solo career, in fact, but his songs often shine a little brighter when performed by more versatile vocalists. Nevertheless, West Textures marks Keen's third outing and is a fine collection of tunes, most of which are original compositions. Like Nanci Griffith and Steve Earle, Keen's style lies somewhere between alternative country and contemporary folk. Filled with acoustic guitar, Dobro, fiddle, mandolin, accordion, and upright bass, West Textures is a pretty consistent set with a handful of standout tracks. "The Road Goes on Forever" and "Don't Turn Out the Light" jump right out on the first listen thanks to their peppy, catchy melodies. With further attention, "Leavin' Tennessee," "Maria," and "Love's a Word I Never Throw Around" should get the kudos due them, as well. A songwriter's songwriter, Keen gets an A for effort. ~ Kelly McCartney

Recording information: Sound Shop Studios, Nashville, TN.

Photographer: Peter Nash.

Personnel includes: Robert Earl Keen, Jr. (vocals, guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro).

Personnel: Robert Earl Keen, Jr. (vocals); Jonathan Yudkin (vocals, mandolin, fiddle); Lisa Silver (vocals); Mark Howard (guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Joey Misculin, Joey Miskulin (accordion); Roy M. "Junior" Husky (upright bass); Pat McInerney (drums, percussion).

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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Country CDs, Folk, Progressive, Alt Country
Label Sugar Hill
Orig Year 1989
All Time Sales Rank   22514  
CD Universe Part number 1017778
Catalog number 1028
Discs 1
Release Date Jan 05, 1993
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Jim Rooney
Engineer Bil VornDick
Recording Time 37 minutes
Personnel Jonathan Yudkin - vocals, mandolin, fiddle
Lisa Silver - vocals
Lisa Silver - vocals
Joey Miskulin
Roy M. "Junior" Husky - upright bass
Mark Howard - guitar
Pat McInerney - drums, percussion
Robert Earl Keen, Jr. - vocals, guitar

Also: Jerry Douglas
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Windows MediaRealAudio Media1.Sing One for Sister  
Windows MediaRealAudio Media2.Road Goes on Forever, The
Windows MediaRealAudio Media3.Maria  
Windows MediaRealAudio Media4.Sonora's Death Row
Windows MediaRealAudio Media5.Mariano  
Windows MediaRealAudio Media6.Don't Turn Out the Light
Windows MediaRealAudio Media7.Leavin' Tennessee
Windows MediaRealAudio Media8.Jennifer Johnson and Me  
Windows MediaRealAudio Media9.Five Pound Bass, The  
Windows MediaRealAudio Media10.It's the Little Things
Windows MediaRealAudio Media11.Love's a Word I Never Throw Around

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