Southern Lines [Enhanced]

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Considering the fractured history behind this record, it is somewhat remarkable that Chip Robinson held it all together. When sessions for this album began, guitarist Steve Howell was still the little-bit-country counterpoint to Robinson's little-bit-rock & roll. But, in what seems to be typical alt-country fashion, Howell left to follow his country muse with the Two Dollar Pistols. When guitarist Brad Rice and bassist Danny Kurtz joined Whiskeytown for a tour, Robinson was left with no band, half an album, and even further emotional desolation. Thankfully, Robinson persevered, getting significant help from producer Eric Ambel and guest artists like Tom Brumley (pedal steel man from Buck Owens's Buckaroos) and Hammond player Joe Terry. The result is another compelling blend of edgy trailer-park clatter, pop hooks, and country purity. Rather than eliminate Howell's contributions out of spite, Robinson kept Howell's deft songwriting and supple guitar work over much of the record. While Southern Lines doesn't quite build on the promise of 1997's eye-opening Throwin' Rocks at the Moon, it's not a step back either. In many spots--the stark "Two Candles," the wrenching "Cross Your Heart," the honky-tonk shuffle "The Lonely One"--Robinson's aching vocals and bleak songwriting actually carry the Backsliders to new heights. --Marc Greilsamer

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Average customer rating: Wrenching, Beautiful Album Alternative Country comes of age Little known, but not for long! Southern Lines is the real deal ONE OF THE BEST OF 99

Southern Lines The Backsliders Manufacturer: Mammoth / Pgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Throwin' Rocks At The Moon Throwin' Rocks at the Moon Haywire Jubilee Dive Shrunken Heads ASIN: B00000ILX2 Release Date: 1999-04-27

Tracks:

1. Abe Lincoln
2. Never Be Your Darling
3. Don't Ask Me Why
4. It Rained On Monday
5. Burning Bed
6. Two Candles
7. Angelita
8. Cross Your Heart
9. The Lonely One
10. Forever Came Today
11. Psychic Friend

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Considering the fractured history behind this record, it is somewhat remarkable that Chip Robinson held it all together. When sessions for this album began, guitarist Steve Howell was still the little-bit-country counterpoint to Robinson's little-bit-rock & roll. But, in what seems to be typical alt-country fashion, Howell left to follow his country muse with the Two Dollar Pistols. When guitarist Brad Rice and bassist Danny Kurtz joined Whiskeytown for a tour, Robinson was left with no band, half an album, and even further emotional desolation. Thankfully, Robinson persevered, getting significant help from producer Eric Ambel and guest artists like Tom Brumley (pedal steel man from Buck Owens's Buckaroos) and Hammond player Joe Terry. The result is another compelling blend of edgy trailer-park clatter, pop hooks, and country purity. Rather than eliminate Howell's contributions out of spite, Robinson kept Howell's deft songwriting and supple guitar work over much of the record. While Southern Lines doesn't quite build on the promise of 1997's eye-opening Throwin' Rocks at the Moon, it's not a step back either. In many spots--the stark "Two Candles," the wrenching "Cross Your Heart," the honky-tonk shuffle "The Lonely One"--Robinson's aching vocals and bleak songwriting actually carry the Backsliders to new heights. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Wrenching, Beautiful Album.......2006-11-09

I got this album as a gift from my boyfriend - as it's not something I probably would have sought out. It is amazing. Every song has such a wrenching, heartfelt story.

The highlight of the album? Two Candles. Reminds me of a broken engagement.

Alternative Country comes of age.......2000-01-31

Bruce Springsteen meets Willie Nelson, and learns how to sing. Heartland lyrics that are rockin', folksie, sad, and funny; this is regular guy music for the new century. Too bad Amazon doesn't have an alternative country category - would have made them easier to find.

Little known, but not for long!.......1999-12-02

By far one of the best "alt. country", "insurgent country", whatever country CD's I have heard this year. I can only imagine how fantastic these guys would be live. Give it a listen and get up and dance!

Southern Lines is the real deal.......1999-07-19

For my money, this could be this year's "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road." I only wish I'd seen their live show in Houston... While this record deserves to be considered on its own terms, it is getting lumped into the alt-coutry basket. That's ok, but a lot of the so-called alt-country I've heard could use a good shot of stratocaster and inner-fire to pick up the hazy, lethargic pace. Luckily, the Backsliders are here to administer the prescription. This sounds like the real deal, not self-conscious or mannered... The best thing I can say about it is it's too good to get a second's worth of airplay out of Country Music Radio's mediocrity machine.

ONE OF THE BEST OF 99.......1999-05-26

The Backsliders are back,just as good as Throwin Rocks.Heartbreak has never sounded better.This CD has been in my player for weeks,and shows no sign of leaving

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Walk Outside the Lines The Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Beyond Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005RIM1 Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

1. Walk Outside The Lines
2. Daddy's Eyes
3. If That Isn't Love
4. Down We Go
5. She's Waiting
6. Miss You
7. Daddy Never Told Me
8. I'll Be Alright Without You
9. The First One To Say Goodbye
10. Lost In Time

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Walk Outside the Lines The Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Cabin Fever ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Southern Spirit Beyond The Horizon Just Us Still Smokin' Still Smokin' ASIN: B000008I60 Release Date: 1993-06-04

Tracks:

1. Walk Outside the Lines
2. Daddy's Eyes
3. If That Isn't Love
4. Down We Go
5. She's Waiting
6. Miss You
7. Daddy Never Told Me
8. I'll Be Alright With Out You
9. First One to Say Goodbye
10. Lost in Time

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Element Manufacturer: 67 Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CADKN2 Release Date: 2001-11-20

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Man of the House-Home Edition Manufacturer: Trapper The Rapper ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKIPA Release Date: 2005-06-21

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Surface Samson Whitaker Manufacturer: Samson Whitaker ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA2SDU Release Date: 2004-02-03

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Created A Monster Turnedown Manufacturer: DoughMain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000066IWP Release Date: 2002-04-23

Tracks:

1. Excuses
2. Do You Still Know
3. Now And Then
4. The Moment's Gone
5. Everything Aside
6. If I Had My Way
7. Don't Need This
8. As Well As I Do
9. Another Day
10. Here At Home
11. Deep Holes For Shallow Girls
12. When Things Go Right
13. Reming You
14. Last Goodbye
15. I Know It's Different Now
16. No Way Out
17. All Of Us
18. Unsaid
19. No Way Out
20. Still Friends
21. Just In Time

Album Description

This is a must have for Turnedown fans. This album includes everything the band ever released (DoughMain & Sessions), but ALL the music is re-mixed & re-mastered. The album also includes "odd jobs", the four song demo that started it all in '95 and other early home recordings. 21 tracks + bonus songs.

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Walk Outside the Lines The Marshall Tucker Band Manufacturer: Ramblin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Face Down in the Blues Beyond The Horizon ASIN: B00002SWSA Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. Walk Outside The Lines
2. Daddy's Eyes
3. If That Isn't Love
4. Down We Go
5. She's Wating
6. Miss You
7. Daddy Never Told Me
8. I'll Be Alright Without You
9. The First One To Say Goodbye
10. Lost In Time

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Outside the Lines Manufacturer: Dani ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAGS72 Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

1. Outside the Lines
2. Let Me Fly
3. The One
4. Can't Say No to You
5. Sea of Change
6. Memphis at Midnight
7. A Little More Alive
8. Big, Bad, Trip
9. I Can't Get Enough
10. Run to You
11. Sweat
12. Feels Good to Miss You

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First One Free Blufunk Manufacturer: Burning Barn ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAG29Q Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

1. Going Home
2. Set Your Heart Free
3. Free
4. Pride
5. They Say
6. Stepdaddy
7. Wade
8. My Way
9. Whatchoo Is
10. Talk

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