Record Label: S/R
Genre: Country Rock
Band Link: link
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We don’t get nearly enough country albums to review here at ReadJunk. And as a fan of country music (the real stuff, not what you find on CMT), I was excited to finally review some music that I’m actually interested in. Larry Bagby plays midtempo folky country songs that wouldn’t be out of place in a smoky barroom. The songs are primarily acoustic and minimal, with a nice stripped-down production that really prioritizes the songs over the performance. On The Radio, the second track, and I assume the single he’s trying push, is a bit more rock than what you might find on country radio (pardon the pun), but there’s a certain rawness that makes me feel like it’s better than that.

Bagby has a great, smooth voice to match his sort of sleazy cover photo. You can tell this dude plays music to get laid – check out his last track Player With A Heart if in doubt. His songs are decent if nothing special. I’d be curious to see what a couple years of touring and working on material might do for him. A couple of the tracks are a bit weak and only kept afloat by Bagby’s voice. Still, this EP is completely harmless and pleasant introduction to some enjoyable country rock.

EDIT: Just found out this dude is an actor. I don’t know if that makes me think more or less of him. But he was in Buffy and Walk the Line among other things.

Bottom Line: Above average country rock.
Notable Tracks: On The Radio, I’m Alright Tonight, Count My Lucky Stars
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