[.ca] Tennessee

Not their best work.:
Lucero is one of my favorite bands, but if you've never heard them, don't buy this CD first. If you lean more toward the rock side on a rock-country scale, get "that much further west" and if you lean more toward the country side, get the self titled CD. S/T is one of my favorites of all time, but this one is produced weirdly and it dillutes the rawness of soul of nichol's voice and the music in general.

Lucero-Real "Feel Good" music:
If you get a chance to see thse guys live, don't miss them. Great song writing, the group interplay and energy has to be seen to be believed. It looks like only a matter of time before the world gets hip to these guys and some major label signs them. Tennesse is a good intro. to the Lucero sound, buy it until they come to your town, then go enjoy.

Hometown Fan:
As one of Lucero's legion of devoted hometown fans, I cannot recommend their albums highly enough. They're particularly strong in their ability to cross the genre lines that so often divide a local music scene; Lucero, incredibly, manages to appeal as much to the hip young punks as they do to country-western types, and to unite them as one enthusiastic audience. As good as the albums are, they hardly do justice to Lucero as a live act. Here in Memphis when the band plays at Young Avenue Deli, the energy they pump into the room is simply staggering, matched only by the energy of the crowd around the stage. When you see dozens upon dozens of long-time fans singing along, every lyric as familiar and welcome as the taste of the beers they hold in their hands, you know you've struck gold. Amazing stuff. For god's sake, somebody come take the boys to the people. The world needs Lucero.

Great:
They cover Jawbreaker at their live shows for Christ's sake. Buy this record NOW.

Great Band Releases Great Record! Read All About It:
I bought this cd just by reading some reviews and hearing a couple of samples on Amazon. In this case, I have found a band that I listen to more than any other at this moment. It is a great rock and roll record. They combine rock and roll with country and do it all with heart and soul. I listened to this album before I heard thier debut,which also is a great record, but I tend to favor Tennessee a bit more. But, for a real treat, if these guys come to your town, do yourself a favor and go see them!

• Sweet Little Thing
• Slow Dancing
• Nights Like These
• Ain't So Lonely
• Old Sad Songs
• Chain Link Fence
• Fistful Of Tears
• The Last Song
• When You're Done
• I'll Just Fall
• Here At The Starlite
• Darby's Song
• Into Your Eyes