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Cold Beer Conversation

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George Strait rode off into the sunset in 2014, retreating from the road via an uncharacteristically well-hyped two-year farewell. Strait may have hung up his touring boots but he didn't retire, so his re-emergence in the fall of 2015 with the sudden release of a brand-new studio album called Cold Beer Conversation accompanied by a Las Vegas residency shouldn't be a surprise: he never said he'd stop singing. Appropriately, Cold Beer Conversation feels like a continuation, another reliable record arriving right on schedule, just two years after the last. Behind the scenes, there were some shifts, with Tony Brown -- who has been part of the Strait team since 1992 -- bestowing the producer seat to Chuck Ainlay, a relative newcomer who produced hits for Miranda Lambert and her band Pistol Annies, along with engineering everybody from Emmylou Harris to Taylor Swift. Ainlay provides just the slightest hint of contemporization, opening up the mix a bit and adding splashes of handsomely burnished color, subtle -- almost imperceptible -- changes that nevertheless freshen Strait's proudly traditional country without pushing it into a cacophonous modern mainstream. Instead, Ainlay's work emphasizes continuity as much as the selection of songs from George's stable of writers: originals composed by the singer and his son Bubba, a co-write by Jamey Johnson and Tom Shapiro ("Something Going Down"), a selection by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally ("Take Me to Texas"), credits by Keith Gattis, Al Anderson, and Buddy Cannon, among others. While the vibe is quite relaxed -- not for nothing is the album named after an alluringly lazy throwback to Strait's early-'80s work -- it nevertheless allows room for plenty of different styles, ranging from the snapping twang of "Goin' Goin' Gone" and Texas dancehall shuffle "Cheaper Than a Shrink" to the surprisingly raucous "Rock Paper Scissors" and the Western Swing of "It Takes All Kinds." Still, what holds the album together is Strait's mellow command. He's a singer that can make quiet seem compelling, and there are plenty of instances in this tight, wholly satisfying record where he demands attention by not asking for it.

© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

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1
It Was Love
00:03:26

Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Keith Gattis, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

2
Cold Beer Conversation
00:03:48

Al Anderson, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Hayslip, ComposerLyricist - Jimmy Yeary, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

3
Let It Go
00:03:30

Stuart Duncan, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Keith Gattis, ComposerLyricist - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JT Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Ukulele, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bubba Strait, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Schexnayder, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

4
Goin' Goin' Gone
00:04:13

Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Keith Gattis, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Wyatt Earp, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

5
Something Going Down
00:03:13

Tom Shapiro, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

6
Take Me To Texas (From “Texas Rising” Mini Series Soundtrack)
00:03:30

Stuart Duncan, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JT Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Shane McAnally, ComposerLyricist - George Strait, MainArtist - Brandy Clark, ComposerLyricist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Leslie Greif, Producer, Executive Producer

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recording, Inc.

7
It Takes All Kinds
00:02:52

Bob Regan, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Will Nance, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bubba Strait, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

8
Stop And Drink
00:03:56

Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Dale Dodson, ComposerLyricist - Troy Jones, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

9
Everything I See
00:03:48

Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Keith Gattis, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - DEAN DILLON, ComposerLyricist - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bubba Strait, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

10
Rock Paper Scissors
00:03:03

Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Monty Criswell, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Casey Beathard, ComposerLyricist - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bubba Strait, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

11
Wish You Well
00:03:35

Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Clint Daniels, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brice Long, ComposerLyricist - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Hyde, ComposerLyricist - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

12
Cheaper Than A Shrink
00:03:31

Bill Anderson, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

13
Even When I Can't Feel It
00:03:36

Stuart Duncan, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, AssociatedPerformer - Wes Hightower, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Hayslip, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Brent Mason, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Glenn Worf, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - BUDDY CANNON, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Morrow, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - CHUCK AINLAY, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MAC MCANALLY, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J.T. Corenflos, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Rojas, Accordion, Piano, Synthesizer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Coleman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - DEAN DILLON, ComposerLyricist - Lee Miller, ComposerLyricist - T.W. Cargile, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thom Flora, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jamey Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Strait, Producer, MainArtist - Marty Slayton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandon Schexnayder, Engineer, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Harter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2015 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Albumbeschreibung

George Strait rode off into the sunset in 2014, retreating from the road via an uncharacteristically well-hyped two-year farewell. Strait may have hung up his touring boots but he didn't retire, so his re-emergence in the fall of 2015 with the sudden release of a brand-new studio album called Cold Beer Conversation accompanied by a Las Vegas residency shouldn't be a surprise: he never said he'd stop singing. Appropriately, Cold Beer Conversation feels like a continuation, another reliable record arriving right on schedule, just two years after the last. Behind the scenes, there were some shifts, with Tony Brown -- who has been part of the Strait team since 1992 -- bestowing the producer seat to Chuck Ainlay, a relative newcomer who produced hits for Miranda Lambert and her band Pistol Annies, along with engineering everybody from Emmylou Harris to Taylor Swift. Ainlay provides just the slightest hint of contemporization, opening up the mix a bit and adding splashes of handsomely burnished color, subtle -- almost imperceptible -- changes that nevertheless freshen Strait's proudly traditional country without pushing it into a cacophonous modern mainstream. Instead, Ainlay's work emphasizes continuity as much as the selection of songs from George's stable of writers: originals composed by the singer and his son Bubba, a co-write by Jamey Johnson and Tom Shapiro ("Something Going Down"), a selection by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally ("Take Me to Texas"), credits by Keith Gattis, Al Anderson, and Buddy Cannon, among others. While the vibe is quite relaxed -- not for nothing is the album named after an alluringly lazy throwback to Strait's early-'80s work -- it nevertheless allows room for plenty of different styles, ranging from the snapping twang of "Goin' Goin' Gone" and Texas dancehall shuffle "Cheaper Than a Shrink" to the surprisingly raucous "Rock Paper Scissors" and the Western Swing of "It Takes All Kinds." Still, what holds the album together is Strait's mellow command. He's a singer that can make quiet seem compelling, and there are plenty of instances in this tight, wholly satisfying record where he demands attention by not asking for it.

© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

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