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coalblacksky@hotmail.com | Tacoma, WA United States | 07/09/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you like so called stoner rock, it doesn't get much better than this. Fans of C.O.C. and the like will love this stuff and its embrace of 70's hard rock. Song topics range from anthems, "Great American Scumbag" to middle fingers, "Lone Star Breakout." I know this genre is supposedly limited, but this is a damn fine record that contains tons of killer songs. Singer/main songwriter Lou Gorra is right at home discussing his relationship with alcohol, "Whiskey Train" and alienation 101 in "Never Comin' Home." A cool cover of "Can't You See" sneeks in at the end. Southern rock and Sabbath never sounded so good."

Not as good as the first, but still rockin'

Nick West | Arlington, VA | 08/20/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Second Season", which is, appropriately enough, Halfway To Gone's second LP, is another slab of heavy Southern rock with a modern flavor. I don't recommend it as highly as their first release, "High Five", but it is still a fantastic record. "Whiskey Train" is a definite stand out, but there isn't a bad song on here. Definitely recommended for anyone who likes Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zakk Wylde, or Alabama Thunderpussy."