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From Kevin Curtin, The Austin Chronicle:
Baltimore's J Roddy Walston is an extinct species: a kickass, piano-playing rocker. His formidable howl is set over rowdy blues, and though he often portrays himself as a dirtbag in his lyrics, his messages are consistently insightful. The band's debut Vagrant release is good the whole way through, and its live show is known for have a restorative effect on those who have lost their faith in rock & roll.