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Apr 23, 2015Already the standard-bearer for today’s brood that includes Abney, Caleb Caudle and M. Lockwood Porter, Moreland proves there’s nothing sanctimonious about singing the truth on High on Tulsa Heat.
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UncutJan 12, 2016Alternating between acoustic ballads and full-on roots rockers could have created a disjointed feel, but it works splendidly with the salty, blue-collar honesty of his dustbowl voice providing an emotional cohesion on vivid, affecting songs such as "Heart's Too Heavy" and the warmly nostalgic "American Flags In Black & White." [Feb 2016, p.78]
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Apr 23, 2015At its best, High on Tulsa Heat is starkly elegant, addressing sadness with clarity and directness.
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Apr 23, 2015Whether couched in the hush of his delicate acoustic finger-picking or amped up with a bit of tempo and electricity, sooner or later, his words demand attention.
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Apr 23, 2015It's a well-grooved vision filled with stunning images and sobering emotions.
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Sep 17, 2015Though many of the songs convey images of earthiness and of dirt, there's a beauty that helps the collection soar above the ground.