Larry & His Flask Release “All That We Know”
This Tuesday is an especially big release day with a number of really important projects hitting the shelves, including former Cross Canadian Ragweed member Cody Canada releasing his new album with The Departed called This Is Indian Land (only $5.99 from Amazon), Justin Moore and his polarizingly-titled album Outlaws Like Me, and something that anybody who considers themselves a fan or historian of REAL Outlaw country should have a copy of if they don’t already, a re-issue of the country funk aficionado Larry Jon Wilson’s albums New Beginnings & Let Me Sing My Song To You.
We’ve been waiting for a legitimate, Larry Jon Wilson reissue for a long time, but fans of the crazy, punk-infused string band Larry & His Flask have been waiting for a full-on LP release from them for years as well, and finally got it today in the release of All That We Know in digital form, with CD’s to be ready in August.
The Oregon band that is currently on The Warped Tour has created a rabid fan base all across the country from constant touring and putting together one of the most high-energy shows in all of music. Above being talented, energetic musicians, Larry & His Flask come across as good guys, and a tight group of friends just out on the road having fun. My only question has been, you can take a punk band and swap-in string instruments and it can be sensational, but can it be substantive? With a full LP, we can now have out answer (review coming).
You can find previews of the full album below, as well as a full cut of their song “Land of the F(r)ee” from Fast Geek Press. Larry & His Flask also have out a 3-song EP if you want a good primer, and they are Tom VandenAvond’s backing band on the album You Oughta Know Me By Now.
And those who want/need an introduction to Larry Jon Wilson, here’s a clip from the Outlaw documentary Heartworn Highways:
Ga. Outlaw
June 21, 2011 @ 11:03 am
I can believe I’m just hearing about the Larry Jon Wilson re-releases! I WILL OWN THESE!
The Triggerman
June 21, 2011 @ 12:02 pm
I’d heard a rumor about it, but yeah, it crept under all our noses. Glad it happened though!
BigSTEM51
June 21, 2011 @ 11:13 am
HaHa… I was waiting all day for the Justin Moore stab. I thought you would of had an album release party, Trigger.
The Triggerman
June 21, 2011 @ 12:03 pm
Once I get a copy, I’ll be releasing the most objective review I can.
Bucket City C-Dog
June 21, 2011 @ 11:49 am
I have an original Larry Jon Wilson LP “New Beginnings” 1975 stamped with “Promotional Copy -not for resale” stamp from CBS Records.
I found it in a bargain bin once at a record store in Murfreesboro TN for $1 and couldn’t believe my fortune.
The Triggerman
June 21, 2011 @ 12:03 pm
You bastard. I’d kill for that.
Bucket City C-Dog
June 21, 2011 @ 1:24 pm
Larry Jon Wilson is in many ways the “Tom Waits” of Country music in that you won’t find a musician that doesn’t appreciate him. I’ve never played that record for anyone that wasn’t immediately intrigued, and I’ve played it for many, almost none of whom had previously heard of him.
It is hard to believe that was a major label, Nashville release (much less CBS Records).
Jamminre
June 21, 2011 @ 3:21 pm
Dave Alvins new release tday also
PAGOUL
June 21, 2011 @ 5:24 pm
The New LAHF album is really good BUT more it has a lot more punk/electric/ska sound and less bluegrass/acoustic than it was on the last releases and live but it’s still LAHF’s sound. Even if it wasn’t what I expected, it’s definitely a good album but i needed to get used to it first. Now that i’ve listened to it a few time I really like it. It’s cool to hear them with polished sound.
Denise
June 22, 2011 @ 7:11 am
I didn’t know what the ohoopee riverbottom land was. Great song and I would love to see that entire documentary.
Great blog Triggerman.
ggoodno
June 23, 2011 @ 11:24 am
Triggerman – when are you going to do a review of The Departed’s new album?
The Triggerman
June 23, 2011 @ 2:01 pm
Review copy is supposed to be on its way!
Martin Luther Presley
July 2, 2011 @ 2:45 am
I count on you to keep us updated on the CD release of Larry & His Flask’s album! YOU OUGHTA KNOW ME BY NOW is an EXCELLENT album, gotta check this one out.
I don’t like all of Larry Jon’s stuff, but what I like, I REALLY like! Good to see those albums re-released again.
The Triggerman
July 3, 2011 @ 2:51 pm
Numerous requests for a review copy of Larry & His Flask have gone unanswered so far.