April 21, 2006 - The Austin Chronicle

HEAR TEXAS HERE!Now on our listening stations: Great new music fRom the Lone Star StateVolcomVMG/ResurrectionFreedomRufFreedomRIVERBOAT GAMBLERSTo the Confusion of Our Enemies“From Denton TX... one-time home of JoeDon Baker, this punk-rock and roll quintetplay a music that elderly women describe asbeing ‘a bunch of noise.’” - The Thrifty Nickle$9.99 CDavailable Tuesday, 4/25OVERLORDThe Black TheoryOverlord is a record eight-time “AustinHip Hop Artist of the Year Award”winner, widely known for his epic liveperformances and raw, inspirationallyrics that evoke thought and emotion.$9.99 CDJON DEE GRAHAMFullJon Dee delivers a masterpiece. “Grahamis unvarnished, raw and gritty, singing softintrospective songs or blowing you out ofyour seat with pounding rock and roll.”- Don Henry Ford, Jr.$12.99 CDSUE FOLEYNew Used Car“Foley has a killer voice, and animpossibly alluring blend ofsex and innocence to go withthose blazing guitar chops.”- Philadelphia Inquirer$13.99 CDBRUCE HUGHESBluebirdBrilliant solo debut from the Resentmentssinger/ songwriter/ musician extraordinaire.Bruce Hughes is a member of the BobSchneider Band/ Scabs, and a former memberof Poi Dog Pondering and the Ugly Americans.$12.99 CDBurgundyD.M. EntertainmentGoliathDouble XxposureFlat StreetArclightTexas WorldBig VinSuper SecretBootstrapCARDINALE31:13Cardinale focuses on writing dynamic songswith melodies and layered arrangements thatnot only knock the listener to the ground withtheir heaviness, but carry them on an epicjourney over varied aural landscapes.$6.99 CDTHE LUCKY TOMBLIN BANDIn a Honky-Tonk MoodAn all-star cast of Texas musicians, led byLucky Tomblin, takes the listener on amusical tour of the Lone Star State, wherehonky-tonk, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, Tex-Mex,blue-eyed soul and traditional country musicget together for one big Texas celebration!$12.99 CDREBEL MEETS REBELRebel Meets RebelA collaboration between Vinnie Paul, RexBrown, and the late Dimebag Darrell fromPantera with David Allan Coe on vocals! Oneof the most unique and powerful crossovers ofrock, country & metal ever recorded.$13.99 CDavailable Tuesday, 5/2NERVOUS EXITSGet Out“Dirty, sweaty, and tastes great withLone Star.” - Austin ChronicleThe Nervous Exits play garage rock that ispunk inspired, with obvious influencesfrom bands such as Captain Beefheart,MC-5, and Flamin’ Groovies.$8.99 CDJOSH GRIDER BANDJosh Grider BandPlaying acoustic guitar and fronting theJosh Grider Band is the one place Joshtruly feels at home, and it is evident in hisperformance. Take it or leave it, you can’targue that Josh has an evident passion forwhat he does and loves every minute of it.$11.99 CDTHE NEW ORLEANS SOCIAL CLUBSing Me Back HomeSix weeks after Hurricane Katrina, agroup of legendary musicians fromNew Orleans gathered in Austin, TX torecord “Sing Me Back Home.”$13.99 CDDARN-LConversations Vol. 1This ground-breaking CD is a new releasefrom producer/composer Darn-L. The nicemixture of R&B, soft soul and jazz, with alittle hip-hop and house flavor is sure towin the ears and hearts of all genres.$9.99 CDGOLIATHMore Than MythThis brainchild of bassist/singer Bob Amonetthas always had a rhythmic focus, helping toseparate them from other bands. Funky,aggressive, and to the point. Just like mamaused to make. “Chocolate cake for your ears.”$8.99 CDHOUSTON MARCHMANKey to the Highway“Houston has thrown down the gauntletthat all other Texas songwriters will haveto aspire to. The music is righteouslycool; his lyrics are stellar.”- Ray Wylie Hubbard$11.99 CDCURTIS CLAYA Chance I Gotta TakeA country groove with a soulfuledge. Satisfying both country andclassic soul music lovers.$12.99 CDMelody MannBig LabelInstrument FlightNicol RaeAnthony HughMELODY MANNHard RoadTexas eclectic music... a blendof blues, rock, and jazz with alittle Texas twang.$10.99 CDAARON WATSONSan Angelo“This kid has it all... the voice, thesongwriting ability, and the look.He’s going places and I’m proud towork on another project with him.”- Ray Benson$12.99 CDTHE FLYING CLUBFar and AwaySmooth, elegant pop, driven byfunky, percussion-infused grooves.$9.99 CDPAT WATERSRight Where I BelongBorn in Ft. Worth and callingBridgeport home, this Texan sayshe’s “Right Where I Belong.”$11.99 CDANTHONY HUGHHunk I DoriEclectic piano pop, introverted lyrics,violin and string textures, soulfulvocals and delicious grooves, a savorymix of rock, pop, and jazz weirdness.$8.99 CDSALE ENDS 5-24-2006BUY, SELL & TRADE - DVDs, CDs & LPsWATERLOO VIDEOFEATURESWHERE MUSIC STILL MATTERS• DVDs- buy, sell and rent!• Quality previewed DVD & VHS• $2.00 Monday new release & DVD rentals64 | THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE | APRIL 21, 2006 | austinchronicle.com