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For some reason record label Blue Note was unimpressed and confined the tracks to the vault

Once in a black moon a band of truly terrible people emerge with no regard for societal norms or common decency

Shortly after the ground-breaking debut album Gris-Gris

James McMurtry — The Horses And The Hounds Earl Hooker Scotch-taped guitars toggle between a2xLP Gray marble vinyl independent retail color exclusive. Gatefold Sleeve. Side D is blank In James McMurtry's new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance ('Canola Fields') and endless energy ('If It Don't Bleed'). This first collection in seven years spotlights a seasoned tunesmith in peak form as he turns toward reflection ('Vaquero') and revelation (closer 'Blackberry Winter').