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Outstanding! A post-modern Woody Guthrie!

Quickhappy | Big city, big country | 03/11/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Oh my my! I'm so glad I found this guy. I discovered the man on crimethinc.com, where I downloaded his MP3s and was hooked. Had to have the whole album which I promptly purchased cheaply at the same site. (You might also check out the man's own website at rappincowboy.com.) 'Been giving them to friends and family ever since. Like Woody Guthrie, Sandman offers left-wing sentiments without preaching. He's a voice of the people, with an anarchist bent. "Ol' King Kong" is bound to upset flag-wavers and jingoists everywhere. But Sandman's not aiming for their dollars anyhow--he's a wandering bard giving us his poetic take on postmodern America.But Sandman's also just nice to listen to. He's got a lovely, downhome voice and plays a smooth guitar. Sick of commercialized alt.country? A tad weary of 50 year old folk music? Sandman is your muse for the 21st century."

A Diamond in the Rough

Bannister Bergen | Los Angeles, CA United States | 11/03/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Sandman is very simply, an island of musical originality in an industry of over-produced, studio-manufactured trite. A lyrical genius, his unique blend of folk, rap & country is a refreshing change to the stagnant waters of country/western music, and manages to magically combine 2 genres which have been at war for years.This album focuses specifically on his folk talents, and seems to pay homage to the classic country music of the past (as opposed to the pop-stylings of today). No folk, or country collection is complete without this diamond in the rough.Looking for more information on Sandman or his other albums? You can visit his website at www.rappincowboy.com"