Early Christmas? Different Shades came today in U.S. (Page 1 of 2)

Got mine recently as well! And YES!! The words of all the songs are finally included!!!! Loving this new album! The music is killer and the lyrics are great. Really like how the songs are different in many ways, yet they all feel cohesive when played one after the other. I already loved "Oh Beautiful" and "Love Ain't A Love Song" since we have heard them quite a bit on the recent tour. Really like the sound of "Living On The Moon", lyrics are rather interesting as well. "I Gave Up Everything For You.." is such a fun solid Blues song. The last song on the album "So What would I do" is such a sad love song. Really shows how difficult it must be to have a relationship when you're on the road all the time. I could go on and on about all of them, because they are all just such great songs. "Trouble Town" would be really cool to hear live. In fact I would love to hear all of them live. Hope there are a bunch included on the horns tour in 2015. Way to go Joe!!! Excellent job all the way round!!

Shipping notification email was on the 16th and I received it today.

notice on Sunday, here today. Ran through 4 times now on 5. One major problem I have with it. TOO SHORT! Back to the studio Joe.
Really, it is fantastic.
Rick

Got the notice Monday, received it 12 minutes ago.  Sent my wife an urgent text.  GET YOU BUTT HOME, IT'S HEAR!!!  We promised each other we would wait until we are together to listen to it.  The other problem is we are remodeling the house and my sound system is in a hundred pieces.  Guess we will be sitting in the driveway listening to it in the car which has a pretty nice system.   Love my wife to death, but after 30+ years together...I have not been this excited for her to come home, since she promised to...well, never you mind.  I was excited then, I'm excited to see her now.

Probably Tammara at J&R I made a mistake in a shirt size but caught it right away and she had it changed at it showed up at the casa correctamundo

Ok, we are back from the car.  Every thing we thought and more.  To all of you that thought that first release was reminiscent of the Eagles or even had a little country twing to it, this is a BLUES album.  It is a mature artist at the top of his game.  Congratulation Joe and from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!!  We will enjoy this album for years and years to come.  To me every song is a winner.  On first listen I really enjoyed, "Heart Ache Followed Wherever I Go."    "Never Give All Your Heart",  although I disagree.  If you find the right woman, there is nothing better that giving all you have.   "I Gave Up Everything For You Cept The Blues.",  is a really fun song.  Again, I have a different take on romance.  I have both a sports car and a motor home.  Have it all.  Really impressed with the lyrics in all songs.  The songs are great.  Love the horns, and this from a guy that is not crazy about horns.  Hope there are horns at the live show in December.  Can't believe I  just wrote that.  Of course, I'm the guy that didn't like acoustical until I saw Joe's version.  Bottom line, I can't stop smiling, and this after a horrible week at work.  There are always some people that love to be contrary and will have something negative to say about anything.  To them I say, sit back, relax, have a glass of wine, smoke a joint, what ever it takes and enjoy.  It will put a smile on your face also.

Well, so much for sending my copy back and getting the best buy version.....I am now on my third playthru.

Great stuff.....I really love the horns and Reese Wyans is just epic!

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