Guitar Slinger - Single

Album Review

Crossin Dixon traversed the Mississippi club circuit for years before the Nashville big-wigs took notice, so it's unsurprising that they're able to sink their teeth into this anthemic tale of hard work and life on the road. "Guitar Slinger" isn't a Dixon original; its mix of Marshall Tucker-era rock and rural twang was penned by veterans Rodney Clawson, Bob DiPiero, and Jon Stone. Still, the band sells the story with conviction, sounding especially tight on the harmony-laden chorus. Of course, this being contemporary country, there's more than a touch of cheesy cliché to the lyrics, particularly when vocalist Jason Miller claims "my momma was the wind, and my daddy was a train" in the song's chorus. It's a difficult line to ignore, but one fact nevertheless remains: this is supposed to be fun. Crossin Dixon seems to understand that message, and "Guitar Slinger" is a nice start for the band.