The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1 - Old 97's
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  • Band members: Rhett Miller, Philip Peeples, Ken Bethea, Murry Hammond
  • Summary: The band led by Rhett Miller releases the first volume of songs that were originally planned as part of a double album. Volume two is scheduled for a May 2011 release.
  • Record Label: New West
  • Genre(s): Country, Alt-Country, Americana, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Country-Rock
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
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  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Feb 14, 2011
    91
    Soon Hammond's "You Smoke Too Much" is fitting right in. As together as can be expected, and as Miller requests with a hint of desperation, "Please Hold On While the Train Is Moving."
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    Saying The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1 is a return to form unnecessarily belittles the last few Old 97's albums that came before it, but calling it their best album since Fight Songs is just about right.
  3. Alternative Press
    Dec 21, 2010
    80
    Seventeen years and eight albums into their career; The Grand Theatre Volume One is a welcomed second wind.
  4. Mojo
    Apr 4, 2011
    60
    This is passionate music, delivered with verve. [Mar 2011, p.104]
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  1. centurysleuth
    8
    Fantastic start, weak finish, but best album in a decade by far! Look forward to part II coming in May.

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