This is not the tofu version of crap that's been peddled to listeners of so-called "country" by big labels for far too long. Those Darlins are playing the chicken-fried steak version, complete with a heaping helping of gravy and biscuits for sopping. These ladies would make predecessors like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn feel proud.

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What's most amazing about the project is how organic and fresh this thing sounds. There's no dust on these tracks whatsoever. Of course, that was always the beauty of Dilla's production. To describe his work is nearly beyond my humble abilities, coming across as some kind of futuristic Space Cowboy Ninja Pimp soundtrack with enough old school tastiness to make you want to smack your momma, as I believe the saying goes. (Don't ask where I get my sayings.)

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