The superstar trio of Derri Daugherty, Mike Roe, and Terry Taylor have once again assumed their folkster alter egos and have joined forces in their ultimate long-running side project, The Lost Dogs. This time around, the threesome has contributed a gem in the poignant, mellifluous album, Nazarene Crying Towel.
Filled with simple, meditative lyrics, this record explores the timeless themes of the yearning for the Divine and God's love. These twelve tunes are a wonderful mixture of the weepy, the happy-go-lucky, and even shades of Roy Orbison in the cut "Mercy Again." Nazarene Crying Towel successfully balances its diffusion of folk, country, and blues styles with grace and ease. Of course, given the talent level behind the making of this record, I would expect nothing less. This is great music for pensive ruminations or back road, Sunday-afternoon drivin'.
In short, the Dogs have produced another album that is worthy of their pedigree.
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