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Here Tomorrow Gone Today by Two Dollar Pistols
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fave it Traditional Country | Americana
12 tracks | 43 minutes
Released May 2007
on 8th House Records
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A country band that likes R&B, that likes rock 'n' roll, that likes rockabilly, that likes The Beatles, but not a rock 'n' roll band that likes country music.
Editorial review
John Howie Jr., lead singer and founder of the Two Dollar Pistols was made to sing honky tonk. When he wraps his powerful baritone around a typically melancholy lyric, he recalls the greats of the genre such as Faron Young, George Jones, Waylon Jennings and even Dwight Yoakam, all of whom have clearly influenced him. This set of twelve originals, the band's first release in three years and its debut on Howie's own indie label, doesn't break any new ground. But it doesn't need to either. Each track boasts a memorable chorus, stripped down yet rugged playing (electric guitarist Scott McCall is terrific throughout) and of course great singing from Howie who sounds both inspired and relaxed. Some credit should also go to producer Rick Miller (frontman for Southern Culture on the Skids at whose studio this album was recorded) who keeps the sound lean, raw and firmly in the honky tonk pocket. Two out of three Tres Chicas (Lynn Blakey and Tonya Lamm) as well as Miller's wife and SCOTS bassist Mary Huff provide subtle harmonies, but this is really Howie's show. Even though credit is shared with the band for the music, he wrote all the lyrics and with his deep, mellifluous voice center stage, is clearly the driving force. The songs stay predominantly in the ballad groove urged on by guest pedal steel player Clyde Mattocks. But a few upbeat rockers such as the witty brush off "I Don't Know You, (But I Don't Like You)" that features McCall on Augie Meyers-styled Farfisa and the Byrds' influenced "She Lies All the Time," one of the disc's finest songs nearly buried at track number 11, fire up the proceedings. There isn't a weak cut as Howie and his band shoot their hard country/barroom vibe with laconic precision, gobs of soul and a shot glass of humor. ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
The Pistols new album Here Tomorrow Gone Today is certainly more pure country than anything you’ll hear in the underground circuit these days. Produced by Southern Culture on the Skids ringleader Rick Miller, its twelve tracks come replete with twang, deep, longing vocals, and whiskey-soaked heartbreak. You’d never guess that John is actually pretty happy; he is not only a proud new father, but John and fellow NC musician Michael Rank recently started 8th House Records, a move that brings them great relief after years of dealing with labelheads and industry demands. Here Tomorrow Gone Today will be one of the first albums 8th House will release.
The release marks a new era for the band, coming on the heels of their three other full-length studio albums, a live CD, and an EP of duets with Grammy nominee Tift Merritt. It is the band’s first album since 2004’s critically acclaimed Hands Up (Yep Roc).
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