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- Record Label: Bordello Records
- Release Date: Apr 7, 2015
- Summary: The 16th studio release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced with bassist George Reiff.
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- Record Label: Bordello Records
- Genre(s): Country, Americana, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Country-Folk, Country-Rock, Progressive Country, Outlaw Country
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Apr 8, 2015Whatever is dealt him, he scrapes the roots, boils the marrow and gives up songs that rabbit punch with delicious truth.
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Apr 8, 2015Hubbard has always been a lyricist of gritty honesty. Here though, with help from an infusion of blues, his music is equally as taut, dynamic and compelling.
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Apr 13, 2015The Ruffian's Misfortune shows the man is doing some of the very best work of his career 40 years on, and anyone who cares about American roots music in any form would do themselves a favor by adding this set to their collection.
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Apr 14, 2015An album that can be assertive as it is reflective, and as troubled as it is engaged.
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Jul 15, 2015It’s a fierce, fun and unforgettable album that would be an achievement for a singer/songwriter of any age, but particularly for one on the far side of 60.
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Apr 8, 2015There’s nothing bad about the aforementioned tracks. They just lack the edge that makes Hubbard’s music dangerous.
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Apr 8, 2015A mixed bag for the devoted.