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"With the hardened direction and the frenetic arrangements, the band takes a cathartic and refreshing approach to the music, but they're not exactly pressing the reset button on the signature Old 97's sound. And that's a good thing, because as technology moves forward and people change, it's good to have some constants to reassuringly center us and serve as anchors through the turbulent waters of growth and maturation. The Old 97's serve that purpose and prove that one need not lose their jagged edge or completely abandon their sense of adventure in the process".

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"Dropping occasional f-bombs, frequently celebrating the virtues of booze, and offering to take his gal to a cheap hotel for a wild night, Rhett Miller sounds like he's on a tear with his buddies and loving every moment of it, while Ken Bethea's guitar is fittingly ragged and roaring, exploring the space between twang and bark, and bassist Murry Hammond and drummer Philip Peeples keep the show rolling forward with the implacable honky tonk swing that's been their trademark for years. If this leans more to rock & roll than Texas honky tonk, it still sounds like classic Old 97's".

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