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Next best thing to being there!

David F. Lykins | Chicago | 09/23/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have seen Jon Dee play live and there is really nothing like it. When he comes out on stage you might think he looks like a guy who should be working at a hardware store. He absolutely blazes on that Fender strat. This album is getting a lot more notice (4 stars in Rolling Stone) than his previous three which is good but if you pick up one you will want to get the others.

By all means if Jon Dee Graham comes any near where you live, OR if you got to Austin, see him play."

Great record from this underrated songwriter

Boxorice | Greenville, SC | 02/16/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a fan of Jon Dee Graham. I think his first record, Escape from Monster Island, was awesome and his best. But his new one, The Great Battle, has superseded it. He has reached new heights as a lyricist. These songs are powerful and, at times, moving ( see Sleep Enough to Dream and Change). Charlie Sexton did a good job of producing this record, not too slick.



Jon Dee Graham has been around a long time and paid his dues, and it shows. This is a good record for people who like good thoughtful songwriting but still like Rock and Roll."

Buy it, listen to it and you might be hooked like I am.

moose201 | USA | 01/09/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My word, this is just a fine performance. Nothing phony here. Engaging stories, brooding but hopeful vocals, memorable songs and a sizzling version of Neil Young's "Harvest". This is going to be in my cd player for awhile. I'm already humming these songs, can't wait to see him live."