Texas Johnny Brown - 1997 - Nothin' But The Truth [192]

Nothin’ But The Truth, marks a welcome return to recording for Brown. Actually, it’s like he was never gone. He reprises his old Atlantic track "There Goes The Blues," and finally gets to record his own version of "Two Steps From The Blues." His guitar is as good as ever, maybe better. His vocals are a little rough around the edges, but effective. The rest of the songs are original compostions by Brown (except for the instrumental cover of "Ain’t No Way"), and lean toward the soulful side of blues. "Cheatin’ and Stealin’" (with it’s punchy horns), "Strange Situation," "Once Was," and the title track (about his life after the death of his mother) are among the standout tracks. Brown is backed by an excellent band, including the late Teddy Reynolds on three tracks.

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