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  • Summary: The 14th studio release for the Texas alt-country singer-songwriter includes a cover of Guy Clark's "Magdalene."
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  • Record Label: Rackem Records
  • Genre(s): Country, Americana, Pop/Rock, Country-Rock, Progressive Country, Outlaw Country
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When the Nights Are Cold
Please don't ask me to swim that river Please don't ask me for silver and gold I can't give you things, That I can't deliver I'll keep you warm, When... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Oct 28, 2015
    89
    Joe Ely brings the desolation of Texas plains to life in a manner that's profoundly inspired.
  2. 80
    Lovely flamenco guitars, the slightest rhythms and subtle splashes of steel guitar and accordion are the backdrop for a voice that remains as pristine as when he made his mark in Blighty touring with The Clash.
  3. Oct 28, 2015
    80
    As a thematic mood piece, Panhandle Rambler hits its mark squarely, and the songs themselves are of the consistent high quality listeners have come to expect from Ely who, for reasons unknown, still seems to be one of Texas' more underappreciated exports.
  4. Mojo
    Oct 28, 2015
    80
    This is Joe Ely at his rugged best. [Nov 2015, p.94]
  5. Q Magazine
    Oct 28, 2015
    80
    Panhandle Rambler sounds more inspired than anything the 68-year-old's produced in 20 years. [Dec 2015, p.106]
  6. Uncut
    Oct 28, 2015
    80
    The musical tone of Panhandle rambler is rich, yet supple. [Dec 2015, p.70]
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  1. Feb 27, 2016
    7
    2015 was a very good year for country and I think this is the best album of the year in country. This album will not ask you to like it and if2015 was a very good year for country and I think this is the best album of the year in country. This album will not ask you to like it and if you are a huge fan of modern country radio---this may not be for you or rather, this album might surprise you. If you are not blow away by the opener--a suggesting, momentum building tone that will haunt you if you think about it too long. Expand