Hacienda Brothers - Hacienda Brothers

Artist:

Hacienda Brothers

UPC:

8055200302050

Description:

Traditional honky tonk may be dead, but don`t tell the Hacienda Brothers that -- they not only think it`s still alive and kicking, they play the stuff as if their lives depended on it. An inspired collaboration between rough-hewn singer/songwriter Chris Gaffney and Paladins guitar picker Dave Gonzalez, the Hacienda Brothers` debut album gets marvelously sympathetic production from Memphis R&B legend Dan Penn, who also lends his estimable songwriter skills to two cuts, and obviously encouraged the band to walk the fine line between old-school country and old-school soul, hitting an emotional sweet spot that`s deeply affecting. If Gaffney doesn`t have the smoothest vocal instrument in the world, it richly communicates in the manner of Waylon Jennings and Johnny Paycheck, and he writes hurtin` songs with the best of them, while Gonzalez`s sharp, concise guitar lines would have done any number of Bakersfield pickers proud. The Hacienda Brothers don`t bring a wealth of new textures to the sound and structure of classic country, but they play in the time-honored manner with grit, soul and passion, and that`s what has always set the best of this music apart; this album isn`t the sound of two guys rehashing the past, but proving how much can still be said within the boundaries of the honky tonk style, and it`s a true pleasure to hear. ~ Mark Deming

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. She`s Gone
2. Mental Revenge
3. Leavin` on My Mind
4. I`m So Proud
5. South of Lonesome
6. Lookin` for Loneliness
7. Walkin` on My Dreams
8. Railed
9. No Time to Waste
10. Years That Got Away, The
11. Seven Little Numbers
12. I`ve Got a Secret
13. Turn to Grey
14. Saguaro

Album Information

Release Date:

02/21/2005

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Country

Subgenre:

Bakersfield

Label:

Proper Records

Catalog Number:

PRPCD020

Original Release Year:

2005

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

47 : 40

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