Dwight Yoakam may be the most underappreciated of contemporary artists. He has, from day one, been catergorized as a country artist, but whether he's doing country, western, bluegrass, blues, soul, or just good ole rock and roll, it's just pure Dwight. He has an ability to merge musical styles and make things his own, like that of a Ray Charles or an Otis Redding. And music aside, he may be the best lyric writer in any genre'. Unlike most country artists, whose live outings seem to be packaged, over produced, virtual replicas of their recordings, Yoakam does as great soul artists do. He takes his songs and his great band to inspiring new heights. His version of "Lonesome Roads" oozes soul, far outdoing the original, and has brilliant work by the extremely underrated guitarist, Pete Anderson and fiddle wonder, Scott Joss. The band's tight work on "Long White Cadillac" becomes an orgasmic jam with all the excitement of a Booker T. & the MGs workout. At first listen, a casual Yoakam fan may not appreciate its greatness. But this may be, aside from perhaps either of his two greatest hits collections, the quintessential Dwight Yoakam album.

Overall, this collection is even bigger and better than his "Greatest Hits." Yoakam handles up-beat burners like "Little Sister" and "Long White Cadillac", as well as the ballads, "The Heart That You Own" and "Miner's Prayer", equally well. There's no filler in this bunch. Highly recommended!

Simply amazing. Dwight transends country music

I'm a big Dwight Yoakam fan and while living in London, England I saw this CD and had to buy it. Miner's Prayer and Rocky Road Blues are my favorites. Of course the old stand bys are great also (Long White Cadillac, Lonesome Roads, and Wild Ride to name a few). I have never seen Dwight live but if this CD is what his shows are like then count me in!

Love Dwight Yoakam and was delighted to see this CD on Amazon. I didn't have it and ordered one immediately. I have been enjoying listening to it and the price was great!!