1. Sons And Daughters Of Dixie
2. Down Here On Earth
3. Comal County Blues
4. Something You Don't See Everyday
5. Bottle By My Bed
6. The Party's Not Over
7. If It Were Up To Me
8. May Not Be Love
9. No Reason Being Late
10. Alright
11. God Is Mad At Me
12. Outlaw Band
Product Description
It's been a decade since Jason Boland and the Stragglers got together to form their outlaw band. Now considered the stalwart leaders in the red dirt movement, the band has been making its case in each of its 200 shows a year, and on each of its records. Whether it's called Texas, Country, Americana, or Red Dirt, everyone can agree that Jason Boland is rightfully at the top of the movement with his uncompromising attitude toward the music he and his fans love. Jason Boland and the Stragglers prove that point again, showing listeners what it's all about in their release Comal County Blues.
Album Description
It's been a decade since Jason Boland and the Stragglers got together to form their outlaw band. Now considered the stalwart leaders in the red dirt movement, the band has been making its case in each of its 200 shows a year, and on each of its records. Whether it's called Texas, Country, Americana, or Red Dirt, everyone can agree that Jason Boland is rightfully at the top of the movement with his uncompromising attitude toward the music he and his fans love. Jason Boland and the Stragglers prove that point again, showing listeners what it's all about in their release Comal County Blues.
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Comal County Blue
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2008-08-26)
- Publisher: Red Distribution
- Label: Red Distribution
- Studio: Red Distribution
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 4 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #3999
Avg. Customer Review:
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Classic Jason Boland 2008-10-21
Comment: This album is really, really good. It is much better than The Bourban Legend. Jason and the band get back to the type of songs and beat that made them one of the best artists in Texas music. A really great album!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: One of the greatest modern "traditiona" country bands. 2008-10-06
Comment: You have to hand it to the State of Texas. They are successfully and single handedly keeping tradition in its country music. Yes now and then some of the artists pay omage to a southern rock style by complimenting great lyrics with a guitar and drum heavy. That is a refreshing throw back to the great southern rock bands of the 70's and into the 80's. But for the most part, this cd contains what I think is essential to the history as well as the future of country music. It has a very traditional feel and flavor to it, but not without the ability to bring in new fans as well that hear them. I wish the Nashville scene would wake up and realize that it is okay for music to advance and evolve but don't change the core ingredients which made the music great through history and its ability to separate it from any other genre. Jason Boland and the Stragglers have been able to perfect that mix.
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Summary: Jeason Boland is geting better all the time 2008-09-28
Comment: Jason Boland is evolving. His last record is most country, most accurate than ever. I Love the others records of Mr Boland but Comal County Blue is the greatest.
Once and again I'm enjoying listening this brand new record.
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Summary: Boland - sober and sensational 2008-09-28
Comment: Jason Boland and The Stragglers have played gigs near my hometown ... my husband's high school students just love him and his music.
I liked the songs from his 2006 CD, "Bourbon Legend" for their originality and for their Merle Haggard-flavor, but the CD didn't spend much time in rotation during my 30-minute commute to and from work.
All that has changed.
"Comal County Blue" is stunning. For about two weeks, I've listened to it in the car and on my iPod and I'm still hearing something new with each play through.
The title cut will probably get the most attention, but "Alright," "Sons and Daughters of Dixie" and the sweet ballad "May Not Be Love" deserve some air time on the radio.
Boland's band, The Stragglers, really step it up on "Outlaw Band." It's rock with a grown-up feel.
The songs deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, booze, battling demons and the war in Iraq. There's a maturity to the lyrics. This is not a no home-grown, loosely-produced record. It's the real deal. This may be what breaks Boland into the big time.
Enjoy!
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