new record out tomorrow!

since it's been FIVE years now that charlie robison hasn't put anything out, this is clearly a big deal! the new album, entitled beautiful day, is classic charlie, but there is a new twist to be sure.

from the tracks i've listened to thus far there's a huge tom petty influence, as well as some bruce springsteen, evidenced by charlie's cover of "racing in the street." it's true that this album has D-I-V-O-R-C-E written all over it and there are a few songs that will absolutely crush you. it seems art imitates life and since charlie divorced this pretty lady last year, this stuff shoots straight to the heart. if you liked willie nelson's "phases and stages," then this one's for you.

i gotta say, i'm glad charlie's back. i was starting to miss that scraggly 'ol swaggering fool and his denim shirts.