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 Modern straight-up country, 'cept better. August 30, 2002
Robert B. Dahl (Arlington, Virginia United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The title here is certinaly misleading; one is likely to read it thinking they're going to find another entry in the new and wonderful world of dark, back-alley, grindout punk/alt country coming out of Chicago and elsewhere these days. But if you're looking for something in the vein of The Blacks or Split Lip Rayfield, you won't find it here. Instead you get well written and well played, if a little uninteresting, modern radio friendly country music without the mawkish and overproduced pop sensibility of the stuff we actually get to hear on the radio. Texas Sun, Memphis Woman, and 440 Horses aren't songs that are going to redefine the genre of modern country, and they aren't going to shed any particularly new light on the world of roots country, but they're still great songs. They ain't Ralph Stanley, they ain't Jon Langford, and they sure as ...ain't Johnny Cash, but they're definitely worth a listen.
 Great Alt Country December 5, 2001
James T. Reeves (Los Angeles, CA USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
The BSOJC respect their forebears and it is readily apparent on "Walk Alone." A student of real country music (read not Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, etc.) will soon recognize the myriad influences from Marty Robbins and Johnny Horton to Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. These guys honor the country tradition with an album that incorporates the styles that made country music great. "Spanish Eyes" is a great track as is the title song. If you like Alt Country and good, genuine country music, you'll like this band.
One of my top 10 favorite Cd's of all time! October 3, 2002
Laura Newton (Hillsboro, Oregon)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Upbeat, fun, definitely country... absolutely an AWESOME Cd to listen to.. especially while driving! A good Cd to listen to when you don't want to hear anything sad or whining. I love it when I discover new bands and they rock this much! :)
great album from an underappreciated band October 12, 2003
john eklund (marengo.illinos usa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
this album is simply great from start to finish.great songwriting and excellent musicianship throughout.i felt compelled to write this after reading reviews from others who obviously do not get it.being a fan of true country music for many years,having seen all of the greats ,legends,and relativley unknowns perform,ones such as johnny cash,merle haggard,george jones,dwight yoakam,and dale watson,i can say that bsojc deserves to be counted in that group,after seeing them live recently at fitzgeralds in berwyn,illinois,where they put on one of the best shows i have ever seen(i have seen all types of rock, metal ,and blues shows as well)i can honestly say they are a great live act as well as really great guys to meet and speak with.i reccomend picking up this cd and giving it a real good listen.
Great Country Music January 5, 2002
landmine
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's about time some guys step up and play real country music. I highly recommend this album and I recommend seeing them live even more. Go Bastards!
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