Loyal reader, Burning Wood foil and supporter, my friend, "Meanstreets" has submitted his selection for Top 10 Records of 2010. His thoughts on all things from Austin (his home away from home), to politics to the "problems with my musical taste" have kept the comments pages jumping for the last two years.
We may not always agree, but that's okay. He's a Yankees fan, a Jets fan, and even digs New Orleans more than a bit. Plus, he's offered up some winners here and lightened my load for the morning.
MEANSTREETS' TOP 10 OF 2010
(in no particular order...)
JIM LAUDERDALE- Patchwork River
No better country voice, solo or when backing up Elvis Costello or Willie Nelson
EILEEN JEWELL - Presents Butcher Holler: A tribute to Loretta Lynn
MARTY STUART- Ghost Train:The Studio B Sessions
Don't be turned off by the flashy clothes and the perfect hair. He's the real deal.
BRENNEN LEIGH- The Box
The Carter Family & The Louvin Brothers would be huge fans
LOS LOBOS- Tin Can Trust
Yes you can...
DALE WATSON- Carryin' On
...and he is, in the Merle Haggard tradition.
JON DEE GRAHAM- It's Not As Bad As It Looks
A serious car accident and then a fall off a ladder can't stop the "King Of Austin." It just gves him more material.
Her gospel CD produced by Buddy Miller. Need I say more.
PRESERVATION- An Album To Benefit Preservation Hall
Not just an homage to Burning Wood, but a truly enjoyable CD that will put a smile on your face.
JOHN HIATT- The Open Road
Old reliable
REMASTERS
FRANK SINATRA/ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM- The Complete Reprise Recordings
You can hear the cigarette smoke in the studio....
ROLLING STONES- Exile On Main Street
Where have you gone, Mick Taylor??
Thank you Meanstreets. Gonna crack open the Brennen Leigh right after I dig into the new Motorhead.
(I'm serious.)
4 comments:
nice selection. Some I have, others I'll have to check out. Good to see Eilen Jewell getting some notice; her first 2 CDs were brilliant, and she and her band are great in concert. Go see 'em if you have the chance.
I agree Anonymous....
We saw Eilen Jewell at the City Winery open up for Dave Alvin, no small feat....and she won us over, big time....
Eilen, now an Austin resident......
I was at that Jewell/Alvin show too... I great night all the way through.
Good list, Mr Streets. I'll definitely want to check out Brennen Leigh now.
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