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- Summary: The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Corb Lund features covers of songs written by Geoff Berner, Hayes Carll, Fred Eaglesmith, John Evans, Mike Plume, Tom Russell, Todd Snider, and Ian Tyson.
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- Record Label: New West
- Genre(s): Country, Blues, Alt-Country, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Country, Neo-Traditionalist Country, Country Blues
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UncutJun 20, 2022All the writers who share Lund's love of droll wordplay, and all their works are illuminated by Lund's signature laconic twinkle, and the Hurtin' Alberans' deadpan virtuosity. [Aug 2022, p.29]
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Jun 20, 2022Lund goes out of his way to cover each in his own style without simply trying to duplicate the originals. As a result, he manages to pay homage to the songwriters while still putting out a record that his growing fanbase will relate to.
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Jul 25, 2022Songs My Friends Wrote delivers what a good covers record should: it works on its own terms and piques interest in the original versions.
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Jun 20, 2022There's a lot to like about Songs My Friends Wrote, especially the way it celebrates lesser-known tunes — but unfortunately, not a lot of the charm and wit that Corb Lund fans have come to love.
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Jun 20, 2022It maintains an unblemished feel overall, one that stays true to Lund’s traditional template.
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