Outlaws are a Southern rock/country rock band, formed in Tampa, Florida in late 1967 by guitarist–vocalist Hughie Thomasson (August 13, 1952 - September 9, 2007), drummer David Dix, bassist Phil Holmberg, guitarists Hobie O'Brien and Frank Guidry, plus singer Herb Pino.
I think you know by now that Outlaws - "Once an Outlaw" will never be commercially released. That said, it is out there in select hands in two versions - 11 tracks and 13 tracks. Some say that it is Hughie's finest work when the truth is Hughie had a hand in authoring less than half of the tracks.
LA writers wrote the majority except for those HT collaborated on and the excellent "Almost Home" that was penned by bassist Randy Threat and his wife, Alex. The disc is a fine piece of work yet contains an unclear history that HT worshipers refuse to embrace.
Now, here's a nice surprise. Got this one anonymously with the following information: "I think you know by now that Outlaws -
Yes, it's finally out there. And nobody making money on what they don't own, either. So, what about the music on the album? Well, it sounds very good, the playing is excellent and it features some pretty terrific songs as well.
Don't expect another 'Diablo Canyon', this is actually closer to their first albums in sound and song choice, though more polished. I really don't much care for the 'Almost Home' track, which is way too sappy but would probably do great on CMT.
Other than that, I couldn't find a bad song. My favorite tracks so far are 'Rippin' Through Kentucky', 'Full Circle' and 'Trail Of Tears'. Basically, it's got everything you'd want from a new Outlaws release: great guitars, great harmonies, great songs.
Track listing
01. Rippin´ Through Kentucky - 4:24
02. Legacy - 3:06
03. Full Circle - 5:26
04. Once A Cowboy - 4:33
05. Color Em´ Gone - 4:38
06. Roam & Ramble - 4:57
07. Almost Home - 4:03
08. Strange Dreams - 5:50
09. Trail Of Tears - 4:41
10. I Wanna Know - 3:31
11. This Town - 3:10
12. Runnin´ - 5:27
13. Love Truckin´ - 3:22
Line-up:
Hughie Thomasson -guitar and vocals
Chris Anderson - guitar and vocals - lead vox on Trail of Tears
Randy Threet - bass and vox -lead vox on Almost Home
Monte Yoho, David Dix - drums
Notes
Genre: Southern Rock
Length: 57:08
© 2007
Label - Not On Label
LA writers wrote the majority except for those HT collaborated on and the excellent "Almost Home" that was penned by bassist Randy Threat and his wife, Alex. The disc is a fine piece of work yet contains an unclear history that HT worshipers refuse to embrace.
Now, here's a nice surprise. Got this one anonymously with the following information: "I think you know by now that Outlaws -
Yes, it's finally out there. And nobody making money on what they don't own, either. So, what about the music on the album? Well, it sounds very good, the playing is excellent and it features some pretty terrific songs as well.
Don't expect another 'Diablo Canyon', this is actually closer to their first albums in sound and song choice, though more polished. I really don't much care for the 'Almost Home' track, which is way too sappy but would probably do great on CMT.
Other than that, I couldn't find a bad song. My favorite tracks so far are 'Rippin' Through Kentucky', 'Full Circle' and 'Trail Of Tears'. Basically, it's got everything you'd want from a new Outlaws release: great guitars, great harmonies, great songs.
Track listing
01. Rippin´ Through Kentucky - 4:24
02. Legacy - 3:06
03. Full Circle - 5:26
04. Once A Cowboy - 4:33
05. Color Em´ Gone - 4:38
06. Roam & Ramble - 4:57
07. Almost Home - 4:03
08. Strange Dreams - 5:50
09. Trail Of Tears - 4:41
10. I Wanna Know - 3:31
11. This Town - 3:10
12. Runnin´ - 5:27
13. Love Truckin´ - 3:22
Line-up:
Hughie Thomasson -guitar and vocals
Chris Anderson - guitar and vocals - lead vox on Trail of Tears
Randy Threet - bass and vox -lead vox on Almost Home
Monte Yoho, David Dix - drums
Notes
Genre: Southern Rock
Length: 57:08
© 2007
Label - Not On Label
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