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Don DiLego : The Lonestar Hitchhiker
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Equal parts Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Wilco, the Beach Boys and Beck, "The Lonestar Hitchhiker" is an experiment in pop gone awry with all the subtle trappings of a rusty barbed-wire fence, bad cowboy poetry, and a coin-operated acoustic guitar.
Genre: Rock: Americana
Release Date: 2001
The Lonestar Hitchhiker Record Label: Kingcut Records
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Travelogue 0:25 $0.99
Lonestar Hitchhiker 4:39 $0.99
New Road 3:31 $0.99
The Vegas Man! 4:06 $0.99
Nicotine Prom Queen 4:32 $0.99
Border Song 3:48 $0.99
1933 1:53 $0.99
Ohio Fight Song 3:31 $0.99
Mister Goodwill 3:31 $0.99
California 5:04 $0.99
Texas Motel 4:19 $0.99
Goodnight, Aliens 6:58 $0.99
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Album Notes

Three months, thirty states, fifteen thousand miles, and one dog. Set in motion by a chance meeting with a brooklyn-bound subway rider calling himself "The Lonestar Hitchhiker", Don DiLego set out in search of inspiration to tell an account of the stranger's story...a story he hoped would write itself on the open road. It did.

A collection of journal, observation, rhyme, and confession, "The Lonestar Hitchhiker" is Don's cinematic debut LP record. A concept album for the new millenium. An experiment in pop gone awry with all the subtle trappings of a rusty barbed-wire fence, bad cowboy poetry, and a coin-operated acoustic guitar.

"Not since Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska has a concept album been more stirring or truthful. The album is masterfully arranged in a way that is reminscent of "Smile"-era Beach Boys, and his songs demand to be listened to. If songwriting isn't hard enough in keeping genuine and unique, then concept albums are down right next to impossible. Don DiLego manages both with great ease, making Lonestar Hitchhiker a true and significant masterpiece."
-Performer Mag-

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author: dt
I do know Don BUT this is one of those very rare "frineds' CDs" that I would rave about even if it were by a stranger. I'm an opinionated musician with hundreds of CDs & this really is one of my favorites. Americana road-trip songwriting combines with modern bells 'n' whistles arrangement & production (a la Beck / Flaming Lips) to give the album a unique sound. Trust me, you'll love it.
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One word.....WOW
author: Rob in Lynchburg
I have to admit, when I first listened to this CD I didn't really like it. But after my second listen, I was like...this guy is good; really good. It seems like everytime I spin this CD again, I discover something new. It's kinda like visiting with an old friend. Anyone with a passing interest in "roots rock"/alt-country/alt-folk/whatever category he his needs to buy this CD now. Do it! NOW!
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author: eddy lee priest
don dilego is the new guy in alt country great songwriting, great music to back it up,what more do you want!
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