West of the West
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Dave Alvin
West of the West
[ Yep Roc Records / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 30 May 2006
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Alvin mixes much loved songs by Merle Haggard, John Fogerty, Tom Waits, Brian Wilson, Jackson Browne, Jerry Garcia, Kate Wolf, Robert Hunter, David Hidalgo and Louis Perez, with unearthed gems from such previously overlooked talents as Blackie Farrell and Jim Ringer.
'West of the West' is Dave Alvin's tribute to the songs and songwriters of California. It's the fourth-generation Californian's latest excursion into the sounds and history of his home state, continuing the high standard he set with 'King of California' and 'Blackjack David'.
Produced by Greg Leisz (Wilco, Lucinda Williams, Beck, Brian Wilson), this album mixes much loved songs by Merle Haggard, John Fogerty, Tom Waits, Brian Wilson, Jackson Browne, Jerry Garcia, Kate Wolf, Robert Hunter and Los Lobos' David Hidalgo and Louis Perez, with unearthed gems from such previously overlooked talents as Blackie Farrell and Jim Ringer.
Dave's first collection of cover songs (2000's 'Public Domain') won a Grammy for 'Best Traditional Folk Album' and his most recent album of originals (2004's Ashgrove) garnered praise from USA Today, Rolling Stone, Mojo and the Los Angeles Times who said, "Few songwriters capture the way music can provide escape or solace to the lonely, the lost and the desperate as Alvin."
Tracks:
1. California Bloodlines
2. Redneck Friend
3. Kern River
4. Blind Love
5. Here In California
6. I'm Bewildered
7. Sonora's Death Row
8. Between The Cracks
9. Down On The Riverbed
10. Tramps And Hawkers
11. Don't Look Now
12. Loser
13. Surfer Girl
