High Wide Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project

Simply masterful..... (2010-07-27) : 5/5
I confess that as a LWIII devotee I was worried when I read that his forthcoming CD was to be a biographical concept album - a homage to somebody I'd never even heard of, mostly consisting of songs written in the 1920s. Like most Loudon addicts, all I crave is more of his own fantastic songs. He is the greatest living American post-war songwriter, following Dylan's descent into tired, clichéd mediocrity back in the seventies. br /br /But what a revelation this CD turns out to be - full of utterly absorbing, lovingly crafted songs and all beautifully packaged, complete with a mini-paperback including full lyrics and Charlie Poole biography. To anyone familiar with Loudon's music, it is clear to see why he recognises so much of himself in Poole. br /br /Loudon's work just maintains that incredibly high standard. The latest in a long line of masterful albums. Superb. br /br /
super audio recording good interpretation (2010-05-24) : 5/5
VERY FINE RECORD FROM THE ENVELOPE TO THE MUSIC AND THE TECHNICAL RECORDING SUPERB SOUND
a long way from "dead skunk in the middle of the road" (2010-05-03) : 5/5
Playful, funny, beautiful harmonies, great voices, wonderful instrumentation... so many adjectives to describe the music in this CD. Reminds me of the South, simpler times my Mississipi forebears. My favorite songs are: "Rowena", "Beautiful" and "The Man in The Moon". br /br /
High Wide and HandsomeIf (2010-04-07) : 5/5
If this is your type of music then this is a must for your collect. Great listeneing and timeless music, it a must.
Poole's material fits LWlll like a custom suit (2010-03-25) : 5/5
It was 1976. I had a ticket to a Santana concert at USF Tampa, a show LW3 was to open, but he canceled due to the birth of daughter Martha. Caught his act at the 1984 Edinburgh Festival where he revealed a finer skill flair than "Dead Skunk" might presume. Poole's tunes fit the LW3 style of cool folk and self-deprecating wit. br /