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Matthew Fox : Tall Tales & Plain Lies
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Original songs in the great Texas songwriter tradition with just the right amount of blues and jazz flavor.
Genre: Folk: Modern Folk
Release Date: 2004
Tall Tales & Plain Lies
Matthew Fox
Record Label: Matthew Fox
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. How Could I Know? 4:15 + MP3 $0.99
2. West Texas Love Story 4:21 + MP3 $0.99
3. Sweet Sweet Life 4:20 + MP3 $0.99
4. The Problem with Eleanor 4:54 + MP3 $0.99
5. Something 'Bout My Baby 4:14 + MP3 $0.99
6. Patriot 4:45 + MP3 $0.99
7. Weekday Blues 3:36 + MP3 $0.99
8. Another Murder Song 3:11 + MP3 $0.99
9. Lincoln County Stomp 3:33 + MP3 $0.99
10. You Made Me Laugh (And Mean It) 4:33 + MP3 $0.99
11. One Night 4:11 + MP3 $0.99
12. New Casey Jones 3:19 + MP3 $0.99
13. Good Night 6:08 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

"Tall Tales & Plain Lies" is Matthew Fox's second solo release and features 13 of his acclaimed original songs. Matthew was joined by legendary violinist and mandolinist Peter Ostroushko, bassist Gary Raynor from A Prairie Home Companion and harmonica wizard Clint Hoover on this CD. More info coming soon!

"Georgia-born, Texas-bred, Minnesota-anchored singer-songwriter Matthew Fox established himself as a fine guitarist and singer on his 2002 debut album. On his new Tall Tales & Plain Lies (self-released) Fox makes a good case for himself as a compelling storyteller in the great Texas tradition. Especially vivid tales from the album include the twisted amour depicted in "West Texas Love Story" and the harrowing and bloody "Another Murder Song." Sporting influences ranging from blues to bluegrass, he's perhaps at his best when invoking a bit of western swing and the wry wit of somebody like Lyle Lovett, whom he sometimes uncannily resembles vocally. If anything, Fox's picking prowess gets a little overlooked here, although there are scattered flashes of jazz and country-inspired interplay with Peter Ostroushko's fiddle and mandolin."
-Rick Mason, City Pages "A-List" (Mpls.), 12/1/04

"Fox's second album is a set of well-crafted originals, most of which are well informed by various traditional styles. A fine writer, Fox is particularly effective in story-telling songs. Fox has a voice that holds the listener's attention, his guitar playing is very good and he gets some excellent support from Peter Ostroushko, Gary Raynor and Clint Hoover."
-SingOut! Magazine, Winter 2005

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REVIEWS

Classy and memorable
author: Duncan Brown
                            
This album is consistently high quality throughout in singing and musicianship and songwriting.My favourites are Patriot for its emotional range and One Night for it's glimpse into the abyss.I Plan to learn it and sing it in the pub starting with the A7aug5.

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author: Frances Broussard
                            
This is the first time I have listened to Matthew Fox.  The CD is great.  I am a fan of Guy Clark, Joe Ely, John Hiatt, etc. and Matthew ranks right there with them.  I love the stories in the songs and his honesty.

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This is one wonderful CD
author: LJ Mattingly
                            
Wow.  This is one wonderful CD.  I liked Pilgrim but I absolutely love Tall Tales and Plain Lies. The playing has a spontaneous, live quality and it enhances some really strong lyric and song writing.  These songs jump out at you. West Texas Love Song is a great story/fantasy and has some really nice images in it.  The line about Heaven's silhouette is very vivid in this imagination.  Sweet, Sweet Life is song of regret--memories of what could have been but will never be.   Patriot is a big favorite here because I love the Texas song writers and the last line really grabbed me.   You Made Me Laugh and Mean It--what a song. I found it particularly moving. Lincoln County Stomp is a pure joy and it is obvious the players were hitting on all cylinders for that one.  It has a great, spontaneous vibe and the bowed double bass is a real kick.  It is one of those tunes you just long to hear played on stage. 
This is a very enjoyable CD from start to finish and if you love the Texas songwriters, you will love this CD.

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Absolutely wonderful Texas singer-songwriter CD from Minnesota
author: Dan Phelps
                            
Folks, if you like the great tradition of Texas songwriting, give this one a listen. Man, you will not be disappointed. Matthew Fox is a wonder with the pen and a great player to boot.  He's backed by a remarkable cast of musicians for this one.  I completely recommend it.

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