James McMurtry — The Horses And The Hounds Earl Hooker Shortly after the ground-breaking debut

Shortly after the ground-breaking debut album Gris-Gris

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

With a vocalist that goes from venomous rasp to mentally deranged to perfect aggressor inside the same song

darkness-driven Pearl

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

James McMurtry — The Horses And The Hounds Earl Hooker Shortly after the ground-breaking debut2xLP 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').