Picks: The Vast Land, Maplewood Drive, Malibu Rendezvous, Quintana Sixteen, Sacramento, A $1000 Ride Pt. 1, A $1000 Ride Pt. 2, The El Monte Case, Santo Trafficante

"The Vast Land" ****
Rich throbbing vibrato and acoustic guitar dramatically introduce "The Vast Land" with a real spaghetti western sound. Slow and intense, yielding eventually to a horn section that makes the connection to the cowboy operas even more direct. Moody and sad. It winds up with a faster verse with great drums and energy.
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"Maplewood Drive" ****
Wonderfully textured acoustic guitar chops under electric guitar lead in this mid-tempo drama. The horns add sophistication and sadness. Heavy, yet ringing with emotion.
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"Malibu Rendezvous" ***
This is a jazzy little scene of sundown at legendary Malibu, with an eye on smooth seductive sounds. Very sensual and enjoyable.
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"Quintana Sixteen" ***
With a sense of danger and pomp, "Quintana Sixteen" seems ready for a film scene. More of a dramatic backdrop to a distant journey to destiny than a song really, but very effective.
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"Rain Scene Take 9" ***
"Rain Scene Take 9" is just what it seems - rain gently falls while a brief progression plays on acoustic guitar.
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"Sacramento" ****
"Sacramento" is an adventure for the open road, with a real sense of motion and the wind in your hair. Very tasteful, and alive with breathing vibrato and rhythm. A splendid song that moves moderately fast, then drops to a slow ordeal of drama for the break.
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"A $1000 Ride Pt. 1" ***
Nasty feedback opens "A $1000 Ride Pt. 1" against great drums and stinging whammy. Big drama and danger all around. Mid-tempo serious and moody.
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"A $1000 Ride Pt. 2" **** "A $1000 Ride Pt. 2" starts out with a banjo and reverbed guitar chops, brings in a country rhythm. Once the lead guitar comes in, it becomes a cactus romp of pure pleasure. Very scenic, with wonderfully fluid guitar lines. Spaghetti Western Instrumental Stereo

"The El Monte Case" ****
Heavy thunder from tom toms and bass and low down throbbing vibrato, a slow pace that conveys utter sadness. More than a dirge, "The El Monte Case" is a stunningly visual track issuing up a scene of the journey to or from a funeral at Boot Hill.
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"Julia's Waltz" ***
Jaws harp and accordion bring on the waltz that lays out a sullen mood.
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"Santo Trafficante" ****
Castanets and ringing chords, then a Spanish rhythm and rich spaghetti western melody. A sad, yet sensual song with an enveloping sound.
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"Esperos De Oro" ***
"Esperos De Oro" is a slow moving song of guitar and vibrato chords, horns and slight optimism after a down mood.
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