Drive-By Truckers: Go-Go Boots
Sep 12th, 2011 by gcunniff
“The thirst for deep-rut Southern grooves is particularly insatiable this time out. Go-Go Boots is a “vibe” record for sure — you could call it Muscle Shoals derived, or the final realization of the country-soul sound the band have been flirting with for years, but to me it simply sounds lived in. From the snaking slide guitar that weaves its way through the Jesus-sleaze title track to the rich acoustic palette of “Cartoon Gold” and the surging cover of Eddie Hinton’s country-fried R&B anthem “Everybody Needs Love,” this stuff taps into a full array of American music lineage — effortlessly and naturally, like it ain’t no thang.” –The Boston Phoenix