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The Last Cowboy
Shane Wyatt
The Last Cowboy
Genre: Country
 
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Shane Wyatt's debut album consists of 11 self-penned songs that cover the full spectrum of emotion and tempo. Heartfelt ballads and gritty, driving songs of yearning showcase Shane's baritone voice and an all star cas...  more »

     
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All Artists: Shane Wyatt
Title: The Last Cowboy
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Shane Wyatt Music
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 6/17/2008
Genre: Country
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 827912079609

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Shane Wyatt's debut album consists of 11 self-penned songs that cover the full spectrum of emotion and tempo. Heartfelt ballads and gritty, driving songs of yearning showcase Shane's baritone voice and an all star cast of Nashville musicians. The standouts here are the songs that tell the stories from the Oklahoma born singer/songwriter's past, from the haunting Last Cowboy about a grandfather s legacy, to the turbo charged Big Bad Dog , the story of a hybrid truck that has already started a sensation with the country dance community.
 

CD Reviews

Grand ole Country
Peter Reeve | Thousand Oaks, CA USA | 08/03/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I urge you to pay close attention to the lyrics on this album - they are available on Shane's website if you want to check them out prior to buying - before jumping to conclusions about the songs. They are exceptionally good. I particularly like Just Married, where the word 'just' changes its meaning halfway through. There's a similarly keen edge to the words of Princess and Happy Hour.



The sound is an echo of a Nashville of a previous generation. Some reviewers have likened it to the Country music of the late 70s, but really it is older than that -- Rock-infused rather than the crossover Pop-blended styles of the late 70s and early 80s. This may put some listeners off, as being a mere throwback. But, as I say, it's the lyrics that redeem these songs. There's an insight and a sharpness to them which make this album stand out and be a worthy addition to any Country or Americana collection.

[PeterReeve]

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Great Album By New Country Star!
Charles Glover | 08/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Shane Wyatt has accomplished several great feats with this album:



1) He wrote every song on the album. I believe he has also released it under his own label, which is highly respectable.



2) Every song on this ablum is solid. Very rarely can this be said of an album in any genre these days. Normally you get one or two good songs for the singles, but every song here is radio material.



Wyatt has a great sound. The guitar licks hit home, the band is tight, the production is tight, and his deep resonating voice is catchy. Songs alternate from slow soulful ballads to fast and fun romps.



Some of the best are "Waiting For Forever," a great song about a man's love for a woman; "The Last Cowboy," a young boy looking up to an old man that paints a vivid portrait which reminded me of "Cowboy Bill" by Garth Brooks. It isn't derivitave of Brooks, however, the song has a sound and feel of its own; "Lord Help Me To Show Her How I Feel"; and many other good songs. There is even one about the fabled Black Dog 18 wheeler. I listened to this over and over for two days after I got it.



I hope to hear more from Shane Wyatt in the future. I have a feeling we'll be hearing these songs on the radio very soon and for a long time to come."
Promising New County Artist Has Solid Album
Valerie J. Wood | Maryland | 08/15/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Shane Wyatt deserves a lot of credit for penning and performing all of the songs on his new album. His style is a traditional, throw-back homage to the older country & western singers. Reminiscent of a Merle Haggard, Waylon Jenninngs or Randy Travis, Wyatt's style and sound is truly traditional.



Like Gary Allen, Wyatt performs his own material smoothly and professionally. This traditional cowboy singer will make his mark with this first album."