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Everybody needs to own this record

Jeanine Pellegrino | Nashville ,Tn | 03/15/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Walt Wilkins is the heir apparent to the Texas Troubador throne. This record is a masterpiece of brilliantly crafted songs. Wilkins paints vivd images of Texas life and life in general for that much. The music is not only memorable but even haunting in some cases. "Ruby's Two Sad Daughters" is a work of art.You can close your eyes and see the story unfold like a McMurtry novel in your head. There is something here for everyone. From the rocking opening track "Mechanicsville" to the smooth Texas Swing of "Don't Make Me Do It". Do yourself a favor and get this record, you will not regret it."

A Brilliant Debut

P. B. Fey | Phoenixville, PA USA | 03/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's rare that any disc, let alone a debut effort, resonates with such musical and lyrical integrity. Mr. Wilkins's songs are more literate than the vast majority of country or Americana offerings, without ever being overly clever or pedantic. They are also incredibly evocative, painting masterful pictures with concise, deft strokes. Perhaps the most striking element is the soul inherent in each piece, so beautifully voiced by the unique (and highly listenable) songwriter. The melancholy of "Ruby's 2 Sad Daughters" is inescapably haunting; and if John Steinbeck had ever written a song it would've been "Our Lady of the Avenue." Two songs were penned with the late great Walter Hyatt, so that should be testament enough to the caliber of writing you'll find here. The musicianship on this record is much the same as in Walt's live show: excellent playing that matches the precision of the songwriting without ever compromising it. Which is not to say that this band doesn't rock--it does. Thanks to Groovetone for unearthing this diamond."

Don't know where he's been

Ashley Blakney | Shirley, AR United States | 04/08/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Walt Wilkins' lyrics cross boundaries and make good sense, while his music is a Texas mix crossing borders, taking a little from here and there, creating something so unusual it's hard to describe. He plays music, shows pictures of his baby, loves his wife Tina, and still has time to hang out, sign autographs and talk normal right after his music penetrates your soul! He and Pat Green will be more famous than they already are very soon. I'll be glad to have met them both. Fine entertainers on their way UP...my family and I are proud to be watching. Buy this CD."