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Published: 2012/04/05

by Mike Thomas

The White Buffalo: Once Upon a Time in the West

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The White Buffalo, Southern California native Jake Smith—has a husky, thick voice that sounds so comfortably familiar and wise that it may trigger some type of musical deja vu where you somehow think that you have heard this before. Tracks such as “One Lone Night” and “I Am the Light” seem to be what Smith does best: singing sad songs beautifully, as his gravely and poignant voice shines through. The faster, edgier stuff, like “Good ol’ Day to Die,” just isn’t as good, but Once Upon a Time in the West has enough good stuff to go around. And, oh yeah. If you were looking for some whisky drinking music, then this would be a solid choice.

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Ryan April 23, 2012, 16:40:33

A singer-songwriter who (already exceptional years ago) continues to surprise with studio releases that still manage to convey this guy’s live energy. And he is a “must-see” live—like an opening band that steals the show and makes you forget who you were there to see in the first place (Donawho?). I’ve been waiting to be “let down” by Jake’s next release, but that’s just not happening. This is such a solid album throughout.

Hoshi August 28, 2012, 13:35:32

There was a Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comic strip on just this subject, many years ago. I do wish Gilbert Shelton would lincsee it for free distribution. That might save some lives.Free-Wheelin Franklin: Hey, motherfucker, don’t point that thing at me!Fat Freddy: Aw, it ain’t loaded!Shotgun: BANG!