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The Gourds newest record Haymaker! (released January 20 on Yep Roc Records) is possibly the most succinct distillation of their charms yet, touching upon all the Tex-Mex, early rock, '70s country, Guthrie-like folk and other strains in their appealing blend. Comfortable in both high lonesome and down-and-dirty spaces, The Gourds are the ultimate house party band - except instead of "Wooly Bully" they're armed with an ever-growing mountain of great tunes. They've long struck me as the band Lowell George would have jumped ship from Little Feat to join. They write dance floor killers and dandy love songs, and the people wandering around their stories always feel so flesh and blood real that you want to buy them a round or two. They're also picker's pickers, the sort that can seem sloppy on casual inspection but listen closer and you realize they're REALLY good musicians, and every hiccup and stutter-step is there on purpose. To read more of this review please visit Jambase. If you'd like to purchase a copy of Haymaker! you can do so @ www.thegourds.com
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