by Tom Osborne in Alt-Country, Alternative, Rock, Videos

The story behind the Old 97′s new album ‘Blame It On Gravity’.

OLD 97′s, Blame It On Gravity (New West)
Official Site | MySpace | Samples

And then entered the contender. Dallas based band The Old 97′s are back in a big way. Teaming up with talented producer Salim Nourallah ‘Blame It On Gravity’ is the most refreshing release of the year thus far. Solid through and through, the energy is infectious. Put this on and burn a whole in your disc player. Don’t believe me? See Erica Bruce’s review. File under: Rock / Alternative / Alt-Country

Noteworthy

• DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE, Narrow Straits (Atlantic)
  Official Site | MySpace | Stream
  Highly anticipated follow up to 2005′s ‘Plans’ explores a darker side.

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See our Release Calendar for more new releases like these.

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Bonus Material

Noteworthy articles from Twangville and our friendly neighbors:

• Album Review: Blame It On Gravity-The Old 97s [Twangville]
• Josh Rouse: Straight From the Horse’s Mouth [Twangville]
• Mayer’s Playlist for March/April, Part 1 [Twangville]
• Joe Pug – Nation of Heat [Twangville / Gobbler's Knob]
• Justin Trawick Live at IOTA [Twangville]
• Hayes Carll the Heir Apparent [Twangville / Amber Waves of Twang]

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