"Johnson
County is packed full of strong tunes and irreverent lyrics."
- Dan Wilkinson, AmericanaUK (Sept 16, 2007)
"(I)f
you want a great rabble rousing song, you can't do any better than
'Kiss My Ass Goodbye.'"
- Calvin Powers, Taproot Radio (Nov 17, 2007)
Many
of the songs on “Johnson County” parody country life. After all, the
album itself is a caricature of the small towns Dano tumbled through
during his early years. “Jesus Drives a Ford” is a spirited, tongue-in-cheek
snapshot of the Savior in His pickup, while “Good Country Lovin’”
could double as a Jerry Springer episode. But Dano’s experiences bring
gravity to some of the lighthearted lyrics. “Johnson County Blues”
challenges the rose-colored memories of small town America evoked
in many mainstream country songs by unapologetically recalling the
alcoholism and depression that ran rampant in the small towns of Eastern
Washington during his youth. The underbelly of rural life spurs many
people to flee; as their cars pull out onto the highway, “Kiss My
Ass Goodbye” reminds them that sometimes it’s better to leave than
stay in a place you don’t belong. With this album, Johnson County’s
members have made their own place, bringing their country roots to
Seattle.
Buy
it now at CD Baby: www.cdbaby.com/johnsoncounty
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Dial Up |
Broadband |
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Jebediah Wilcox |
Whole Song |
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Good Country Lovin' |
Whole Song |
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Kiss My Ass Goodbye |
Sample |
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4 |
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Jesus Drives A Ford |
Whole Song |
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5 |
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Chimichanga |
Sample |
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6 |
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Counterfeit Biscuits |
Sample |
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7 |
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Give It Back |
Sample |
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8 |
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Alcoholic |
Whole Song |
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9 |
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Johnson County Blues |
Sample |
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10 |
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Promised Land |
Sample |
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