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MagnetApr 14, 2017Any doubts that the Old 97's could sustain this creative resurgence are summarily dismissed with Graveyard Whistling. [No. 141, p.60]
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Feb 23, 2017The Old 97's still sound engaged, energetic, and as committed as ever 23 years after they released their debut, and Graveyard Whistling is evidence they're not short on fresh ideas either.
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UncutFeb 21, 2017Their 10th studio album might be their best of the new century: 11 songs capturing the reckless dynamic that made these Texans alt.country heroes in the 10th century. [Mar 2017, p.37]
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Feb 21, 2017Graveyard Whistling proves that even in the young man’s game of country rocking, growing older is no impediment to creating exciting, even exhilarating music that feels vital, fresh and dangerous.
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Mar 2, 2017It’s the work of a band finding complexity in apparent basics, and depth within its play.
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Feb 22, 2017Old 97's show no sign of mellowing out or pandering to their audience, making Graveyard Whistling a sort of stubborn achievement.
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Feb 21, 2017It’s not a bad album, not by a long stretch, but it feels like Miller & company are treading water, revisiting things that worked before.
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Feb 21, 2017Graveyard might actually be the most country Old 97’s record in years, while maintaining the sticky sweet melodies the band has always nailed.
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Mar 9, 2017The songs are undeniably likeable, their likability almost formulaic, yet still surprisingly retaining a fresh-faced charm.
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