Fred Neurohr | Cincinnati (by way of NYC) | 10/09/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I stumbled upon David Wilcox about six years ago in Keene New Hampshire where he played live at the college up there. What an amazing talent ... especially his ability to engage his audience and tell compelling stories with wonderful musicianship and artful turn of phrase. I recommend this CD of his live work enthusiastically, because, as others have written, it gives a true feel for the unique and enriching experience that comes with seeing him live. Blow 'Em Away is an hilarious song that makes me laugh at my own "road rage", "Johnny's Camaro" shines a bright light on empty materialism, and the Mango Song is worth the price of admission all on its own. Do yourself a favor and pick this gem up."
It Takes 2 Parking Spaces...
Fred Neurohr | 08/10/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Great! Just great! Now, each time I see someone parked crossways in a parking space I laugh and state "It takes TWO parking spaces for Johnny's Camaro!!!" David's music is not just a reflection of life. Life is David's music."
"I consider this the best Wilcox album available. I have all the other albums also but this one captures the one characteristic that all the other's don't, David's sense of humor. Blow 'em Away, When You Love Somebody, and Roadside are nothing short of hilarious. Of course the acoustic rifts and smooth meaningful vocals are still the focus but this album captures the entire realm of Wilcox the entertainer. If you buy one David Wilcox album, make it this one."
Get a grip!
Bill Hurley | Minneapolis, MN USA | 03/31/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is supposed to be funny and it is! I can't believe that some folks are so thinned skinned that this album could offend. It's only offensive if you're over 70, or a puritan. It also happens to be one of the best albums I've ever heard. East Ashville Hardware alone is worth the price of this album. This album was my first exposure to David Wilcox and it made me an instant fan. A GREAT album. His songs have a modern day Jim Croce, as a solo act."
Must Have
FitzHokie | Virginia | 07/17/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have probably four or five of Dave's CDs, I always have one in the car (my husband claims this drives him crazy, but he is often the one placing it in the CD player!). Somehow I lost this one and I find none of the others replaces it, although they do overlap on some of the songs.
This is hands-down the MUST HAVE Wilcox CD. Like everyone says, it is the next best thing to being there. The combination of music and stories is not on any other CD. I am buying it again, obviously, and cannot wait to have it back. Amazing how many times I can listen to it and never get sick of it."