Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance - Patterson Hood
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  1. DaGuruDette
    Sep 20, 2012
    10
    This is classic Patterson Hood. Even though it is a solo effort, it also has a definite vibe of the DBTs last two albums too. He imo is the best story teller in music right now because his words are simple and quite real and get right to the point. Patterson has such a connection with what the every day man/woman is going through and can articulate that so well in his songs. Right now this country and its people are suffering quite bad and Patterson has plenty of material to write about. I have always been a Mike Cooley guy over the years but Patterson has really shown his ability as a master songwriter in particular on his last two solo albums. I think this is a top 5 album for 2012 and Come Back Little Star might be the best song he has ever written. It is right up there with The Living Bubba. Shrimp will probably act like he likes him now too. I smell a phony creepin.… Expand

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77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
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  1. Q Magazine
    Oct 24, 2012
    60
    These skeletal blues are for addicts only. [Nov 2012, p.98]
  2. Magnet
    Oct 22, 2012
    80
    A wonderful rumination on late nights, leaving home and self-medicating. [No.92 p.54]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 9, 2012
    78
    The post divorce rant "Better Off Without" and bittersweet Kelly Hogan duet "Come Back Little Star" about their late friend Vic Chesnutt are among the treasures here.
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