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Modbilly (2 CDs)
The Boxmasters
Modbilly (2 CDs)
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
 
No Description Available. Genre: Popular Music Media Format: Compact Disk Rating: Release Date: 21-APR-2009

     
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All Artists: The Boxmasters
Title: Modbilly (2 CDs)
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Vanguard Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 4/21/2009
Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
Style: Americana
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 015707992626

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Genre: Popular Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 21-APR-2009

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Best recording of 2009- MODBILLY
Lee Larson | Chicago | 04/25/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have nothing but love for Billy and the Boys. His stories on stage were a gas- and its obvious he's writing and singin' from the heart- and that makes good songs. The blend of styles...the unique harmonies, the fun, its simply Rock-a-Billy perfect. I'd put it right up there with early Beatles, Honeydrippers, Buck, and Dwight. I think long after you and I are gone- people will continue to realize just how sweet the Boxmasters work is...This is close to the only music worth listening to being created today. And if you can't handle a few lyrics that are a little 'out there' then stick to Mozart. So what if Bobby's not a Cubs fan...nobodys perfect! ...I forgive you Bobby...keep on singin' This and the first BOX are well worth the money- A+





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Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters prove a point
Bill Mack | 06/29/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)

"After hearing the first tracks on CD1 in this double set, I realized I was hearing Billy Bob Thorton and the Boxmasters in serious musical action.I truly enjoyed all of the dozen songs. Billy Bob had a hand in writing most of the very good material on this CD.





Then, I switched to the diversified dozen on CD2 and became an even bigger fan of Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. On this disc, Billy Bob does an outstanding job of singing tunes that have been around for awhile, giving them a new approach with his self-styled talent. Really catching my attention is Billy's rendition of the classic "Gentle On My Mind" ... made famous by Glen Campbell back in 1967 ... and the Roger Miller composition, "Half A Mind", a hit by Ernest Tubb in 1958. The old Cal Smith 1972 hit, "The Lord Knows I'm Drinking", written by country music star Bill Anderson, sounds refreshingly new with Billy Bob belting it.



To me ... and many of my radio listeners ... Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters' Modbilly collection represents the "genuine" sound of enjoyable music.



Let me also mention the important fact that musician-songwriter J.D. Andrew and Billy Bob co-produced all of the 24 tracks heard here.



- Bill Mack"
More of the same...
V. Livaja | Sydney, Australia | 09/08/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)

"This latest from Billy Bob & co is good, but no better than their debut. Still listening (first time 'round) to the 2nd disc, but its the original stuff I pay more attention to.

The Boxmasters are a promotor's dream in some ways. But the world simply just may not be ready for them, & that's not the band's fault. They have a certain unique style & theme, much like The Travelling Wilburys had.

The lyrics Billy Bob is coming up with are already getting a bit tired (sorry Billy). And although I know it's all part of their gimmickery, I truly do prefer Billy Bob's solo stuff, where much more of the content is in serious mode.

Maybe with subsequent listens I'll grow to love this release as much as the first. Time will tell. In the meantime, for any of you out there looking for some new blood, a new artist with fair-dinkum great talent, check out Ryan Bingham. The man is the real deal! If you like Steve Earle & everything he stands for, you will not be disappointed!"