James McMurtry is “Irate In Aught-Eight” by hal

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On “Just Us Kids” ( Lightning Rod Records 2008) James McMurtry sets his lyrical sights on George W. Bush and the war in Iraq and “Cheney’s Toy” is a direct hit. There’s only one way to interpret these lines: “You’re the man Show’em what you’re made of You’re no longer daddy’s boy You’re the man That they’re all afraid of But you’re only Cheney’s toy” Other references to the ... (link)

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Elvis Costello + More, Releases 5/6
Published 5/6/2008 by Tom Osborne at Twangville
... Bonus Material Noteworthy articles from Twangville and our friendly neighbors: Jeb Loy Nichols - Days are Mighty [Twangville / Amber Waves of Twang] HearYa Live Session 17: Justin Townes Earle [Hear Ya] James McMurtry is “Irate In Aught-Eight” [Hickory Wind] The Middle Class - Deep in Debt [Twangville / The Gobblers Knob] Avett Brothers Concert Recap - Dallas, TX (4/30/08) [The Gobblers Knob] Josh Ritter and the Conquest of a Crowd [Hickory Wind] They’re Pickin’ ...

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