Inspired/informed by the death of his dad, Larry (Lonesome Dove)
Been four years since Horses and Hounds and eight years since he last came to Europe
so hope he tours.
New James McMurtry album out on June 20
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https://pitchfork.com/news/james-mcmurtry-announces-new-album-the-black-dog-and-the-wandering-boy-shares-song-listen/
Shall look forward to this. Really liked Horses and Hounds but the one before Childish Things even more.
A tour would be great.
Saw him in Dublin at Whelans – great little club with a capacity of about 400. Really fabulous night out.
Even by his own high standards, JMcM’s last three albums have been terrific
@Jaygee if he tours and does Dublin I will likely join you. Never been to Whelans but have heard so much about it.
No worries, Steve
Will keep my eyes peeled on the Gigs thread on Boards.ie and grab you a ticket (or two if Son of Steve is attending) as and when
Son of Steve wouldn’t be into this so one would be great assuming he tours of course.
Just found out Hayes Carll also has a new album out in August now wouldn’t it be great if two of my favourite Texans shared a double bill?
Ordered way back in April.
Gets a 9/10 review from Uncut. The Horses and the Hounds was one of his best, and I already have the new one on pre-order.
Glowing Review here
https://americanahighways.org/2025/05/12/review-on-the-black-dog-and-the-wandering-boy-james-mcmurtry-has-nothing-to-fear/
One of the standout tracks of the best album I have heard this year
This track is excellent. A new name for me
Thanks for putting him on the AW map @Jaygee
Glad you like it @kaisfatdad. He was
my comfort blanket after the equally
wry and laconic Warren Zevon died
and like WZ is well worth exploring
further
Think there are a few other JMcM fans
aside from me who have done threads
on him as well.
In case you didn’t know, James Is
the son of the novelist screenwriter Larry McM
(Lonesome Dove, Last Picture Show, Texasville).
The – very moving – title song of J’s new album is
all about his dad’s struggle with demntia
Thanks a lot @Jaygee. I didn’t know about his dad or about him.
This is one of the things I love about the AW . People giving me tips about their favourite artists, films, books etc.
Of course, I could find out stuff from reading magazines and newspaper.
But here the personal nature of recommendations is rather special.
Even though I’ve met very few contributors, I’ve slowly got to know a lot of people.
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW. What a movie.
LPS director Peter Bogdanovich had a fascinating career.
Hope someone writes a biography of him
Just played it first time yesterday. There is a song called Annie which really stood out – a 911 song with a difference with really heartbreaking lyrics.
(Not a remake of Annie’s song thank God).
Was also going to upload that but no versions online.
Great album
You’ve really got me interested now.
Here’s a fine live version of Canola Fields.
In the Randy Newman biography, Robert Christgau (the Dean of American rock critics) wrote “‘A Few Words In Defence Of Our Country’ vies with James Mcmurtry’s ‘We Can’t Make It Here’ as the greatest protest song of this dire century”.
I have the new cd but have yet to hear it.