Land of Opportunity

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Review " ... those gorgeous, close harmonies.... new album has plenty of terrific tunes and memorable lyrics... -- Perry Gettelman, The Orlando Sentinel May/97 " ...., it was clear the audience was in for more than just another hootenanny.... call it singing, but the reedy monotone spewing forth from Rhymes was something more akin to what you'd hear if you struck a human tuning ford: a raspy tenor vibrating from the very marrow in his bones. And then, a la Keith Richards, Weeks started with the backup vocals... Seamless, understated guitar solo, chirping and chipping away at Week's rock-steady rhythm chords. These were the dynamics the duo played with all night... To my ear, it was the Rolling Stones who were recalled, thanks to the invigorating dual-guitar work." -- R.V. Scheide, Sacramento News & Review April/97 ".. Duo's harmonies are closer than a straight-edged shave... country pop tunes... master the fine art of telling sad stories while leaving listeners humming happily... Rymes and Weeks,... write songs that are simultaneously simple and brilliant" -- Deborah Malarek, No Depression July/Aug/97 ".. Rootsy, melodic blend of country and rock ... landed them on pop radio... short, organic spasms belong on a '60's hit parade... hummable, varied delights." -- Mario Taradell, The Dallas Morning News Nov/97 ".. When Lonesome Strangers Jeff Rymes and Randy Weeks sing together, they may as well have come from the same womb... They've got pop-rock leaning a lot like the Buffalo Springfield did in their day... it's the harmonies that ultimately add the bait to the hooks here, just as they've done with everyone from the Hollies to the Jayhawks... many new friends." -- Rob Patterson, New Country "... .got the sparkle of cool '60s Pop, some the exuberance of Buddy Holly Texas Rock, some the raw energy of vintage Midwest Garage Rock and some, quite frankly, has the weird vibe of an unsettling commercial jingle... fine originals ... This is independent Country music, .. if you've listened to Country radio lately, you've got to believe that a bit of this duo wouldn't hurt" -- Waylon Wahl, Modern Screen's Country Music Sept/97 "... pass for Texans.. the songs, some of which sound like they were written by Buddy Holly, holed up in the Kalamazoo hotel room he shares with Elvis... contender ten best country albums... Lovett.. inventive in upsetting musical traditions .. Earle .. bridging the gap between country and rock .. the Strangers.. are refining and sustaining country music with a clear eyed clarity." -- Keith Moerer, BAM Magazine "..accomplished guitarists, singers and songwriters who blur the line between alternative country and roots rock... confirms their gift for harmonizing.. Are not the only highlight on this... album, which has no low points" -- Ed Will, The Denver Post From the Label " .... catchy tunes and sparkling harmonies.... twining reedy voices in simple, hummable songs.. an authoritative, twang-rock kick... production team of Dusty Wakeman and Pete Anderson keeps it all clean and muscular... 3/4 STARS" About the Artist Everyone is a winner in the Land Of Opportunity. The Lonesome Strangers' (Jeff Rymes and Randy Weeks) third full-length album is a highlight in a career that has spanned two decades and brought acclaim from a diverse and musically sophisticated genre-straddling audience. With their vocal heritage in the close harmonies of the Everly Brothers and an undeniable energy that establishes them at the vanguard of Los Angeles's "Western Beat" sound, The Lonesome Strangers command the respect of fans and peers like Dave Alvin and session whiz Greg Leisz, and remain critical favorites of both progressive country and Americana roots rock. Land Of Opportunity reunites The Lonesome Strangers with the production team of Pete Anderson and Dusty Wakeman (who also produced the band's debut album, tracks on the famous Town South Of Bakersfield compilation, and their guest appearance on Dwight Yoakam's Buenos