Title: A best-of-career-album of country-folk
Product review: Campbell's toned down his act from his previous two LPs, dropping the twang and rockabilly for a folkier, singer-songwriter sound. What's emerged is his huge talent. The mostly-acoustic arrangements push the lyrics to the fore, and whether they're original compositions, or the well-chosen songs of Jamie O'Hare, Campbell sings them with intimacy and conviction. Campbell's songs explore the pull between restraint and liberty, from the lonely dreams of a prisoner in "I'm Gonna Fly," to the dream chasers of "Five Texas Dollars." His well-chosen covers include O'Hara's stunning song of farm foreclosure, "Bidding America Goodbye." Cambpell's voice is a beautiful melodic match for the songs, and the accompaniment frames him perfectly. Those who enjoyed Vince Gill'sThe Key, or the recent releases of Bruce Robison, will find much to enjoy here. [2000-2012 Hyperbolium]
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