James McMurtry wields words like a knife-edged chisel to carve vivid, narrative images. But he cuts no corners to soften the impact - consider leaving the wee ones home.
McMurtry’s newly released effort, “The Horses and the Hounds,” backs personal narratives with effortless elegance and endless energy. This first collection in seven years, spotlights a seasoned tunesmith in peak form.
His lauded storytelling has turned heads for decades now.
“James McMurtry is one of my very few favorite songwriters on Earth and these days he’s working at the top of his game,” says Americana all-star Jason Isbell. “He has that rare gift of being able to make a listener laugh out loud at one line and choke up at the next. I don’t think anybody writes better lyrics.”
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