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THE REVIEW
T-Bone Burnett emerged from the flooded old tapes.
I didn't even remember recording this cassette. It was the year 1992 and, in any case, it had been ages since I last listened to cassettes. It took the flood...
Disassembled, dried, cleaned like all the others (sweet work) and inserted into the old TEAC player, it immediately sparked some interest.
I went online and I have to admit that he's not just any "chicken". In fact, he has produced and collaborated with artists like Los Lobos, E. Costello, Bono... and then he made some solo albums, including this one.
I have to say that I usually listen to somewhat edgier stuff, but it's also true that age has helped broaden and calm my musical horizons.
To the point of being able to appreciate the just-amplified country rock of our singer-songwriter.
Joseph Henry Burnett, interesting look, big hands that seem like two shovels, sweet and velvety voice, definitely didn't achieve the success of Bob Dylan or Johnny Cash or Neil Young, yet there is style and personality in his work.
To cut it short: for me, it's a good album. The tracks are all of good quality and of good variety while fitting within the mentioned genre.
Nothing innovative and striking, but I think it may appeal even to those not fond of that specific genre.
Enjoy listening and let me know what you think.
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Summary by Bot
The reviewer rediscovers T-Bone Burnett's 1992 album 'The Criminal Under My Own Hat' after finding an old cassette. Appreciating Burnett's style and quality, the review highlights the album's country rock sound and broad appeal, despite lacking groundbreaking innovation. Burnett is recognized for his collaborative work and distinct voice. Overall, it's a good and enjoyable album suitable even for listeners outside the genre.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
04 Humans From Earth (02:48)
We come from a blue planet light-years away
Where everything multiplies at an amazing rate
We're out here in the universe buying real estate
Hope we haven't gotten here too late
chorus:
We're humans from earth
We're humans from earth
You have nothing at all to fear
I think we're gonna like it here
We're looking for a planet with atmosphere
Where the air is fresh and the water clear
With lots of sun like you have here
Three or four hundred days a year
chorus
Bought Manhatten for a string of beads
Brought along some gadgets for you to see
Heres a crazy little thing we call TV
Do you have electricity?
chorus
I know we may seem pretty strange to you
But we got know-how and a golden rule
We're here to see manifest destiny through
Ain't nothing we can't get used to
We're humans from earth
We're humans from earth
T-Bone Burnett
American musician, songwriter and record producer. Widely known for producing the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack and for collaborations with artists including Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello and Los Lobos. Also releases solo albums blending folk, blues and country.02 Reviews
