Old 97's

Old 97's
Formed: 1993 in Dallas, TX
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Styles: Alternative Country-Rock, Americana
Group Members: Rhett Miller, Murry Hammond, Ken Bethea, Philip Peeples
Biography: Although they became one of the most enduring bands in the alternative country-rock catalog, Old 97's drew inspiration from a wider range of sources, from the twangy stomp of cowpunk to the melodic craft of power pop. Formed in 1993 by frontman Rhett Miller and bassist Murry Hammond, the group spent ...Read full biography
Too Far To Care
Released: 1997
Label: Elektra Records
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Serving as the ideal apex between the Old 97's' Texas twang and smart pop fascinations, Too Far to Care is instantly catchy and endearing, channeling heartbreaking desert soul and punk-fueled swagger all ...Read full review
Blame It on Gravity
Released: 2008
Label: New West
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After issuing several albums of rural, ramshackle twang, the Old 97's hit their stride with 1997's Too Far To Care, a record that fused pop flourishes with roadhouse country flavor. That fusion never quite ...Read full review
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