Jim Lauderdale - Honey Songs
List Price:
Our Price: $13.99
You Save: $2.99 (18%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $6.95 (click here)
Category: Music CD
See more new music releases
Buy this Music CD at online store in your country
Canadian Music Store
Canadian Music Store
Music CD Cover
Artist: Jim LauderdaleEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2008-02-19
Music Label: Yep Roc Records
Soundtracks:
- Honeysuckle Honeypie
- I Hope You're Happy
- Hittin' It Hard
- It's Finally Sinking In
- Borrow Some Summertime
- The Daughter Of Majestic Sage
- Molly's Got a Chain
- Those Kind Of Things Don't Happen Every Day
- Stingray
- I'm Almost Back
Free Music Notes for Honey Songs
Free Music Review: Oh, delicious honey songs!
Hit: 5 Stars
I completely disagree with the previous 2-star reviewer. This album is wonderful. I find it somewhat similar to his album "Wait Till Spring" that he recorded with Donna the Buffalo (excellent album) and also "Hummingbirds." Yes, this is not another bluegrass album, but it isn't necessarily a completely new direction for Jim either. He's done the more rock-tinged stuff before. And it rocks! (Although I would hardly call this a rock album.) The styles are greatly varied and the backing band of "big-name" players sounds very natural and unimposing. The splendid songcrating abilities of Jim still shine through. I think this album is superior to "Hummingbirds" and at least an equal to "Wait Till Spring." This is definitely true in the musical sense. The lyrics I'm not so sure about, as it takes a while for the lyrics to sink through my thick skull and I'm able to fully grasp them; so it would be unfair to judge them too harshly at this point. I'm pretty sure they're awesome though. I think the other reviewer probably just listened to the first couple tunes; as they rock more than most of the rest of the album. And don't worry, I'm sure Jim's got some more bluegrassy stuff on the way. I really really hope he does another with Robert Hunter, like "Headed for the Hills." That was like a message from God. Nothing wrong with a top-notch songwriter playing with a variety of styles or working with various "big-name" musicians! Hey, he spends so much time writing and stuff he probably doesn't have enough time to keep a more deadicated group of musicians together.
Honey Songs Poster
As the "Dream Players" billing suggests, Jim Lauderdale shares the spotlight with his supporting cast on this stellar country release. Though the strength of his songwriting and his distinctively twisted vocals remain staples, here Lauderdale has recruited the most luminous musical lineup ever to back him. Legendary guitarist James Burton trades licks with pianist Glen D. Hardin, a fellow Elvis Presley alum, and Flying Burrito Brothers' steel ace Al Perkins, with Emmylou Harris, Patty Loveless, Buddy Miller, and Kelly Hogan all contributing background vocals. Highlights include breakup balladry ("It's Finally Sinking In"), Western gallop ("The Daughter of Majestic Sage"), and, as a thematic change of pace, the intervention plea of "Hitting It Hard." Lauderdale has never released an album that fails to satisfy, but the powerhouse backing makes this one exceptional. --Don McLeeseCountry Music CDs
Music Genres
Top music charts in Third Coast Music Network March 2008
Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowb - Keeping the Tradition AliveRelease date: 2008-01-22; Music CD
Best price: $13.53
Price in other shops:
Kevin Naquin The Ossun Playboys - Call It What You Want (Appelee-Le Ca Tu Veux)Release date: 2008-04-08; Music CD
Best price: $13.98
Price in other shops:
Eddy Clearwater - West Side StrutRelease date: 2008-03-04; Music CD
Best price: $12.24
Price in other shops:
David Honeyboy Edwards - Roamin' and Ramblin'Music CD
Best price: $12.42
Price in other shops:
The Waco Brothers - Waco Express: Live & Kickin' at Schuba's TavernRelease date: 2008-03-04; Music CD
Best price: $10.22
Price in other shops:
The Waifs - SundirtwaterRelease date: 2008-03-04; Music CD
Best price: $10.18
Price in other shops:
Joe Ely & Joel Guzman - Live Cactus!Release date: 2008-03-11; Music CD
Best price: $8.41
Price in other shops:
Demolition String Band - Different Kinds of LoveRelease date: 2007-11-20; Music CD
Best price: $10.99
Price in other shops:
Dave Insley - West Texas WineRelease date: 2008-02-27; Music CD
Best price: $12.99
South Austin Jug Band - Strange InvitationRelease date: 2008-04-01; Music CD
Best price: $7.93
Price in other shops:
Top Rated Albums
Dwight Yoakam - Dwight Sings BuckRelease date: 2007-10-23; Music CD
Best price: $9.41
Price in other shops:
Van Morrison - Keep It SimpleRelease date: 2008-04-01; Music CD
Best price: $8.43
Price in other shops:
Levon Helm - Dirt FarmerRelease date: 2007-10-30; Music CD
Best price: $10.39
Price in other shops:
Carlene Carter - StrongerRelease date: 2008-03-04; Music CD
Best price: $10.38
Price in other shops:
Gary Louris - VagabondsRelease date: 2008-02-19; Music CD
Best price: $8.75
Price in other shops:
Allison Moorer - MockingbirdMusic CD
Best price: $8.39
Price in other shops:
Kathleen Edwards - Asking for FlowersRelease date: 2008-03-04; Music CD
Best price: $10.39
Price in other shops:
Jim Lauderdale - The Bluegrass DiariesRelease date: 2007-09-18; Music CD
Best price: $11.02
Price in other shops:
Tift Merritt - Another CountryRelease date: 2008-02-26; Music CD
Best price: $7.79
Price in other shops:
Shelby Lynne - Just A Little Lovin'Release date: 2008-01-29; Music CD
Best price: $9.90
Price in other shops: