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Live In Texas

When Lyle Lovett and his Large Band was released ten years ago, it was a characteristically eccentric decision. And as this live album demonstrates, it generated a style of music -- part Western swing, part retro-elegance, part grandeur for the hell of it -- that perfectly suited him. Now, of...

1999 RS: 3of 5 Stars

The Road To Ensenada

1996

I Love Everybody

1994

Joshua Judges Ruth

1992

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band

1989

Pontiac

1988

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As much as it probably made sense for Lyle Lovett's label to introduce him as a country artist, it was soon apparent he wasn't built for mainstream country -- not even for the '80s' "new traditionalist" flavor, despite his firmly planted roots. Still, the Texas songwriter's self-titled debut did quite well with mainstream country fans, who embraced the swinging honky-tonk of "Cowboy Man" as well a...

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