Stronger Proof Music Cd

Deryl Dodd - Stronger Proof

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Stronger Proof      Artist : Deryl Dodd      List Price : $14.98 USD        Your Price : $14.98 USD      ProductGroup: Music      Release Date : 2004-10-05      Studio : Dualtone Music Group      Label : Dualtone Music Group      Avg. Customer Rating : (6 reviews)

Reviews Customer Reviews for Stronger Proof      Fine album of polished honky tonk      Rating:      Lucky Dog's loss continues to be Dualtone's gain as the roster of Sony's former imprint follows a migratory path to the Nashville indie. Joining recent releases by BR549 and Charlie Robison, Dodd's latest shows the greatest leap forward. His previous LP, 2002's "Pearl Snaps," was something of a comeback effort, regaining his musical footing after a crippling bout of viral encephalitis. This time out he leans even more heavily on twangy two-steppers, with plenty of fiddle, steel and honky-tonk piano. Having returned to Texas, Dodd's brought a bit of his Nashville polish with him, but like many who temped on Lucky Dog, he pairs commercial edgings with a heart-and-soul that retains its roots. The opener, "Never Again," hits the ground running with a Bakersfield shuffle that features a terrific walking bass line from the band's newest member, Kerry Wilson. The mid-tempo title track reworks classic tear-in-your-beer themes with some clever wordplay, and Dodd adds a sly edge to the Kenny Rogers hit, "Love or Something Like It." When Dodd stays up-tempo, he rocks in the Texas style of Jack Ingram and Pat Green, but when he slows down for tunes like "Outside Lookin' In" and "She Does the Best She Can," he drifts to the middle of the road. The exception is the closer, "The Crowd," a heartfelt ode that nicely captures the bond between Texas musicians and their fans. Those who've followed Dodd's career, or simply like the roadhouse music of the Lone Star state will enjoy this one. 3-3/4 stars, if allowed fractional ratings.     Customer Reviews for Stronger Proof Cd      Stronger Proof is Proof Enough      Rating:      I just recently purchased the Stronger Proof CD and it has yet to leave my CD player. I love the range of music on Deryl's latest CD. He pours his heart into every song and makes you want more. Because of his music I have bookmarked his tour schedule and plan on traveling to wherever he's playing. Keep 'em coming, Deryl...