Too Long in the Wasteland

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Description: Brought to the attention of Columbia Records by a fluke--John Mellencamp was friends with the artist's father, noted author Larry McMurtry--James McMurtry proved himself more than worthy of a record deal, despite such family and industry connections, with his debut album. He backed up his keen sense for lyrical detail with deft, sturdy musicianship, whether picking through delicate numbers such as "Crazy Wind" and "Song for a Deck Hand's Daughter" or delivering anthemic roots rockers such as "Painting by Numbers" and "I'm Not from Here." With an appropriately desolate, deadpan vocal delive ... (more)

Manufacturer: Sony
Release date: 6 August 1989
EAN: 0074644522921 UPC: 074644522921

Tags: Americana (1), Folk (1), Texas (1), M (1)

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