This is an overdue review of one of the finest and most surprising albums released in recent years. It crept under the wire and depending on your point of view, it either delighted or disappointed. For this album, Black Rebel Motorcyle Club shed its rocky style and, I believe, went for the type of music the guys love best. My conclusion is based on the compelling quality of the album as it treads a dark path through alternative country. It’s utterly beautiful, with performances and songs that are nothing short of astounding. In one major leap, the band has touched greatness – nothing more, nothing less.

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