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Tempting as it may be, don't judge Gurf Morlix by the company he keeps, even if it does provide a fine starting point: eminent musical artists like Lucinda Williams, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Warren Zevon, Ian McLagan, Patty Griffin, Michael Penn, Buddy Miller, Mary Gauthier, Tom Russell and Slaid Cleaves to name but a few. Instead, listen to "Last Exit To Happyland", his fifth solo album and understand why his blue-ribbon associations as a producer, guitarist and multi instrumentalist have led Morlix to a similar level of excellence as a singer, songwriter and artist in his own right. As critic Henry Cabot Beck notes on Amazon.com, "If anybody is still looking for a candidate to replace Robbie Robertson in The Band, look no further. Morlix can write, sing, produce and play nearly every instrument (mostly stringed) and has a bottomless (albiet muddy) range of American musical idioms from which to draw." Through more than four decades of musical endevours, Morlix has distinquished himself with his innate musicality, exquisite taste, keen creative instincts and well-honed ear for not only songwriting but also the elements that bring songs to their fullest fruitation. And now on "Last Exit to Happyland" "I've found my voice and my albums just keep getting better and better all the time," Morlix says. "I'm really proud of these songs and this album". The album is a showcase for Morlix's gifts as a musician and producer as well as his finest moment yet as a writer and singer. Vocal harmanies by Patty Griffin, Ruthie Foster and Barbara Kooyman. Celtic Connections 2009 Bob Harris Session in January 2009. Track list: One More Second/Walkin' To New Orleans/Crossroads/She's a River/Drums From New Orleans/Music You Mighta Made/I Got Nothin'/Hard Road/End of the Line/Voice of Midnight
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I heard the first track of this album on the radio and bought the CD on a whim. I'd never heard of Gurf Morlix before and I'm not really into country/Americana music. Every track is beautifully crafted yet has a wonderful raw quality. Not one duff song - great narrative. There's a plaintive, heartbroken feeling to the album - its sad and moody, but deliciously dark - if you're feeling emotional it'll make you cry, but its not depressing, the rhythm gets you tapping along. Buy it - I guarantee you won't be disappointed...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By P. Mayor
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am of the generation that still buy whole albums, largely inspired by Sir Whispering Bob of Harris. In this case, the track Bob featured is the first one, so the same rush of enthusiasm greeted the first play. Nothing else on the album quite hit the spot in the same way. However Mr Morlix has been around forever as guitarist and producer so not surprisingly the album is immaculate if slightly unmemorable.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you enjoy a deep gruff voiced singer with a tuneful blend of country and folk you'll enjoy this.
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