The Grifter's Hymnal - Ray Wylie Hubbard
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  • Summary: The Texan singer-songwriter's latest release was co-produced with George Reiff.
  • Record Label: Bordello Records
  • Genre(s): Blues, Americana, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Blues-Rock, Electric Blues, Rock & Roll, Roots Rock, Acoustic Blues
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  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Jan 29, 2013
    91
    The follow-up is his party record, and deeper as a consequence, dark and hilarious and gone so fast you're too busy tapping your inner foot to cavil about pitch or timbre.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 29, 2012
    89
    It's Ray Wylie Hubbard at his best, candid, shrugging, unapologetic, and dispensing rock & roll philosophy in words that matter.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Mar 29, 2012
    84
    Once again, Hubbard has proven his worth after 40 years in the business.
  4. Uncut
    Mar 29, 2012
    80
    It's among his best. [Apr. 2012, p.79]
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  1. AlexxTrusc
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    Ray Wylie Hubbard on his album - "The Grifter's Hymnal" once again proves that the collected musical experience can result in very successful projects - and this certainly what the latest album is. Tracks are maintained in country style, sometimes however they contain cowpunk elements ("Coricidin Bottle") or blues ("Mother Blues").… Expand

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