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Old 97s + More, Releases 5/13

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 By Tom Osborne


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

album cover 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.

More Highlights

AMOS GARRETT, BLACK ANGELS, CHUCK LEAVELL, DENNIS WILSON, DUKE ROBILLARD, LOCAL H, PATTI ROTHBERG, PETER WALKER, STAIRWELL SISTERS, T BONE BURNETT and more.

See our Release Calendar for more new releases like these.


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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About the author:  Gainesville, FL area creative by day. Music is my muse. I host Twangville’s weekly Readers‘ Pick.


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What is your favorite new release for week of May 29?

  • Joshua Ray Walker – Ain’t Dead Yet (21%, 9 Votes)
  • Nathan Evans Fox – Heirloom (12%, 5 Votes)
  • Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan – Where the Willow and Dogwood Grow (10%, 4 Votes)
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  • JP Soars – Gypsy Blue Revue (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Joey Quiñones – Inna Soul Steady Situation (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Clay DuBose – Father Time & Mother Nature (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Leeroy Stagger – Pilgrimage (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Jesse and Noah – The Sunshine Shop (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Benson – Double Dose (0%, 0 Votes)
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Total Voters: 42

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