New Music From The Boss and OTR
Bruce Springsteen :: Devils & Dust
Not since The Rising have I so looked forward to a new CD release by any artist. I already have the “Devils and Dust” single and it is a great cut. Devils & Dust is rumored to be reminiscent of the dark, thoughtful Nebraska, which many consider Springsteen’s finest work. I loved that album and look forward to more social commentary from our modern day Woody Guthrie.
Over The Rhine :: Drunkard’s Prayer
The early buzz from Drew is that this is a fine release from my favorite hometown heroes, Over the Rhine. If “Born” is any indication, Drew is dead-on … as usual. Drunkard’s Prayer is already out, but not on the shelves in Vegas. Thank God for Amazon!
UPDATE: I now have both albums. Each is hauntingly brilliant. Devils & Dust is Springsteen’s best solo work since Nebraska and a dark, yet natural extension to The Rising. Drunkard’s Prayer finds Karen and Linford equal parts up and down … in tone, not quality. The entire album is classic Over The Rhine in the post-Hordinksi era. I really love this album, expecially the opening cuts “I Want You to Be My Love” and “Born”.
