Review:
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On March 7, 2006,
Texas roots-music veteran Lee Roy Parnell released his latest CD
entitled Back to the Well. Parnell's latest release
continues the alternative country approach featured on his last
CD - 2001's Tell The Truth. Once a stalwart of mainstream
Nashville, Parnell has moved in a different musical direction
since leaving Arista Records in 1999. Simply stated, we
love his latest CD. The funky opener is a clear indication that
Parnell no longer worships at the alter of the country music
establishment. The tracks flow from there and the result
is a refreshing mix of country, rock, blues, gospel and soul.
In many respects,
Parnell has chosen the same musical path as contemporaries such
as Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart. As Nashville abandons many
of its established artists for the next new thing, their loss is
quickly becoming Americana's gain.
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