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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).
West Textures Music | List Price | $17.98 (You save $3.43) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Country CDs, Folk, Progressive, Alt Country | | Label | Sugar Hill | | Orig Year | 1989 | | All Time Sales Rank |  22347  | | 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
Joey Miskulin
Lisa Silver - vocals
Lisa Silver - vocals
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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All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.
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