Trampled By Turtles - Songs From A Ghost Town
July 9, 2017
Another zinger from the legends in Trampled By Turtles! The first album by TBT and possibly their best. It is just a nice combination of bluegrass and folk that also is easy on the ears. This album is really a cruising album. An album you can just roll the windows in the car and just cruise around listening to. This album is also one of the select few albums that from start to finish is amazing. Every song is fantastic. Not many albums hit that status. The music is perfectly put together while Dave Simonett's voice easily floats over the top of the instruments. His lyrical writing is top notch (as usual.) The back and forth song to song flow is a great touch here. there is a nice mix of sad and happy songs. You start with "Ain't No Use In Tryin'' with a title like that there really isn't anyway for that to be positive right? It also is one of the best tracks on the record. "Wrong Way Street" may sound like a sad title, but it starts out and the instruments really put off a happy sound. The lyrics on the other hand aren't exactly positive, but its not really sad either. "Whiskey" certainly is a sad song. or a love song? perhaps? A love song to whiskey. With lyrics like "Whiskey won't you come and take my trouble, because I can't seem to do it on my own." It seems like a very deep soul searching song. Something written from personal experiences. Which most songs are, but this one especially. "Drinkin In The Morning" is the most truthful song on this album. Singing about a woman that drives him to drink in the morning. I think we can all relate to that in some fashion. "When I Come Back Again" is probably the most interesting song. I can't be sure, but it sounds like Dave is writing it as a soldier in war. Every song can mean something different to another person. I don't have enough time to say all the positive things I need to say about this album (and this band) its solid through and through. Start to finish this album will get anyone to tap their foot at least once. Guaranteed. Give this album a whirl and let me know what you guys think! I give this album 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢 out of five! Extravagant!
Favorite Tracks!
- Drinkin In The Morning
- Ain't No Use In Tryin'
- My Brother Works For The CIA
I do not own any of the pictures or songs associated with this review. All rights belong to Trampled By Turtles and Banjodad Records.
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