The Horses and the Hounds
by James McMurtry
- Type: Album
- Released: 20 August 2021
- Label: New West
- Country: United States
- Length: 47:23
- Community rating: 3.69/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Releasing his first new material in seven years, the veteran Texan storyteller reaffirms his status as one of America's premier roots-rock songwriters. 'The Horses and the Hounds' is populated by a vivid cast of world-weary, aging characters, delivered via his signature dry wit and conversational vocal style over driving, electric guitar-heavy Americana arrangements. The critically acclaimed project highlights his enduring gift for sharp, narrative-driven country rock.
Genres
Descriptors: political, melodic, ageing, storytelling, male-vocals, guitars, literary, observational
Tracklist
- Canola Fields (4:49)
- If It Don鈥檛 Bleed (3:50)
- Operation Never Mind (4:34)
- Jackie (5:07)
- Decent Man (4:48)
- Vaquero (4:41)
- The Horses and the Hounds (4:38)
- Ft. Walton Wake-Up Call (5:16)
- What鈥檚 the Matter (4:26)
- Blackberry Winter (5:09)
Credits
- James McMurtry - primary artist, acoustic guitar, written-by, vocals, written-by, vocals, acoustic guitar, written-by
- Jeff Powell - lacquer cut by
- David Grissom - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, written-by
- John McFee - banjo
- Sean Hurley - bass guitar
- Daren Hess - drums, drums, written-by
- Charlie Sexton - guitar [high strung], acoustic guitar [high strung], banjo [cumbush], guitar, mandoguitar, bouzouki
- Bettysoo - harmony vocals, backing vocals