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  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Landry and Erik Masse.
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  • Record Label: ATO
  • Genre(s): Blues, Alt-Country, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Roots Rock, Indie Folk
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Yellow Eyes
There's a paperclip resting on my countertop Sunday morning I forgot What it's like to lose a friend Yesterday How it seems so far away And I've... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Uncut
    Aug 13, 2015
    80
    Atmospheric, heart-rendering and infused with myriad old souls, Imaginary Man is a richly dramatic, poignant singer-songwriter opus. [Sep 2015, p.71]
  2. Aug 13, 2015
    70
    Mostly, Imaginary Man sounds like Baxter composing a conscious push to the mainstream. It’s just that his previous, strange, and wanderlusting alter-ego seems to capture more curiosity.
  3. Aug 13, 2015
    70
    Imaginary Man presents Baxter and his material in a manner that's vividly passionate and a little swampy while avoiding cliches as he offers these sketches on life and love in the American South; it's a big step forward for Baxter, and will hopefully help him gain the audience he deserves.
  4. 55
    All in all, Imaginary Man is a bit like an early afternoon festival set: a perfectly pleasant, though ultimately forgettable, prelude to something better best enjoyed while lubricating for the headliners with beer.
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  1. Feb 9, 2016
    8
    Great songwriting, and the musicianship is top notch. I look forward to seeing what is in store for Rayland. It seems like he's best is inGreat songwriting, and the musicianship is top notch. I look forward to seeing what is in store for Rayland. It seems like he's best is in front of him. Expand
  2. Aug 17, 2015
    6
    Very non intrusive listening experience. The vocals are melancholic but not in a depressive way. It is a good album for listening whileVery non intrusive listening experience. The vocals are melancholic but not in a depressive way. It is a good album for listening while working or as background for dinner. There are lots of such albums and artists, and you may take any for this purpose, but this could be on top of the list. Expand