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Title: One Of The Great Lost LPs Of The '80s
Review: For anyone who thought the '80s were hair bands and synthesizers, here's the rebuke. I bought this "album" on the strength of the psychedelic freakout that is "I Had A Dream". Upon further listening, I found an album that opened up my ears to the real promise of what country music could deliver. Yes, this is the beginnings of No Depression/Americana/Alt-Country. The Long Ryders, along with Jason and the Scorchers opened up the roads for acts like Wilco, Son Volt, Whiskeytown, Ol 97's and even Steve Earle, to trod down. AAMOF, this album is how you get from Gram Parsons/Sweetheart of the Rodeo-era Byrds to those aforementioned bands. If you need proof, check out "Ivory Tower". Personal faves are the aforementioned "I Had A Dream", "Ivory Tower", Never Got To Meet The Mom" and the stunning "Too Close To The Light". Definitely worth a listen. Eighteen years later and it still holds a special place in my collection.
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