O' Be Joyful - Shovels & Rope
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  • Band members: Michael Trent, Cary Ann Hearst
  • Summary: This is the debut release for the South Carolina husband and wife duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Q Magazine
    May 13, 2013
    80
    All 11 tracks on the album jump, shout and twang the heartstrings, albeit with a knowing wink. [Jun 2013, p.105]
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  2. Mojo
    May 20, 2013
    80
    Their thrilling music rooted in old country with touches of blues and gospel can't help but remind you of Jack and Meg and Johnny and June. [Jun 2013, p.93]
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    May 6, 2013
    80
    Their debut album is a delight, from the uncomplicated bluesy strut of Tickin' Bomb to the brass inflections on the knowingly tongue-in-cheek Hail Hail.
  4. The Guardian
    May 6, 2013
    60
    There's nothing here that we haven't heard many times before, but for many that will be the heart of their appeal.

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