Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
June 12th, 2006 by gerald
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
8 PM
Friday, September 8th
Ravinia Pavilion
200 Ravinia Park Road
$60, $15 (lawn)
Four-time Grammy winner Lyle Lovett skillfully writes country pop tunes with a refreshing flair. Although typically labeled as a country musician, he’s been compared to the likes of Randy Newman and Townes Van Zandt. His songs include rich lyrical detail and multi-layered melodies, separating him from the formulaic Nashville country music of the late 80’s. Amazon.com says about his most recent album:
” the big man’s most ambitious album in many ways. A smart split is effected, and not only between styles–the horn-driven swing of the first half backs the record’s wittiest, slyest songs, while the country-folk numbers are among Lovett’s most pensive.”
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band remains the big man’s most ambitious album in many ways. A smart split is effected, and not only between styles–the horn-driven swing of the first half backs the record’s wittiest, slyest songs, while the country-folk numbers are among Lovett’s most pensive. He’s not so mournful that he can’t raise an eyebrow at heartache, though: try “I Married Her Just Because She Looks Like You.” –Rickey Wright
