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Best Yet From Big Smith

Kristen Gordon | Clinton, NJ USA | 03/31/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Big Rock is Big Smith's third CD and they just keep getting better. The band has a completely original sound, which has been difficult for folks to label. Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, even Rock, and definitely Hillibilly, no phrase seems to completely nail down the sound. The band, all cousins, pays homage to their Ozarks roots through their music, but their appeal goes beyond geography. The band appeals to young and old alike. At any one of their shows you can find grandpas, hippies, rednecks, preppies, and, of course, more than a few hillbillies who find it hard to keep still when Big Smith starts rockin'. "Fickle Hearted Man" and "Die, Dead, Die" will get you on your feet. The band takes foray into more gentle feelings with the beautifully simple, "She Let's Me In." By the way, most, if not all, of the songs are penned by band members. Big Smith is the hottest thing around, and Big Rock is a delight from beginning to end."

A Branch on the Family Tree

gopherus | Missouri | 09/28/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Big Rock, while moving beyond the cousin's hillbilly roots in instruments, keeps the vibe of the Ozarks that their firt record had. While the addition of electric guitars and organs may shock some of their fans, Big Rock continues to have the feel of a backwoods party. The best track on the album is their cover of Red Meat's "12" 3 Speed Oscilating Fan" which far surpasses the original. While many of the songs like "Big Rock" and "Preacher" reflect the mountain life, this record moves beyond those themes with songs like "No Sir" (a moving song about cops and racism) and "John Elvis". Big Rock shows that Big Smith is capable of doing more than one type of song and doing those songs well."

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gopherus | 06/27/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Their lyrics are poetic. Their delivery is raw. Their music is happiness. Put on your overalls, take off your shoes, and dance dance dance."