Audio CD review:
Jerry Jeff Walker - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jerry Jeff Walker

Jerry Jeff Walker - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jerry Jeff Walker

Band: Jerry Jeff Walker Title: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jerry Jeff Walker Rating: Release Date: 2002-09-10 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Mr. Bojangles (Live) 2: Old Five And Dimers Like Me 3: L.A. Freeway 4: Hairy Ass Hillbillies 5: Gettin' By 6: Desperadoes Waiting For a A Train 7: Sangria Wine 8: Up agaisnt The Wall, Redneck Mother 9: Pot Can't Call The Kettle Black 10: Pissin' In The Wind 11: Leavin' Texas 12: Railroad Lady

A good introduction to an alt.country legend His independently-owned Tried and True label has had a great track record so far; Walker's new material is at least as good as any of his classic "outlaw" material on MCA. A legendary '70s troubadour/country clown/stoner god/party animal, Jerry Jeff was an icon 'way back when, and he's still kicking and touring and making great records today. . . This 12-song sampler isn't quite as comprehensive as 2001's somewhat similar "Ultimate Collection," but it's a fine set in and of itself. Includes a surprising number of Jerry Jeff's raunchier cult classics, and will certainly do in a pinch. Diehard fans will, of course, have to seek out the original albums, but anyone who just wants to get their feet wet and see what all the fuss is about will find this disc pretty useful. I wish they could've included "London Homesick Blues" as well, but hey, you can't have everything! This is a good look at a warm, humorous performer with a very human persona. You can see a complete list of all Jerry Jeff Walker discography, or go back to the Jerry Jeff Walker tabs