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Although I don't like most of the bands you mentioned, big up massive respect, yo, for Brian Fallon. The man took everything that was great about Strummer and Springsteen, combined it, added his own flavour to it and created something magical. What a brilliant, inspiring man.[/quote]
I had stumbled upon them on their "Old White Lincoln", "59' Sound" and "American Slang" albums. They came from punk roots, so it was a blessing I found them. If you like them, give Nothington (band) a shot. Particularly their songs, "Where I Stand" and "Don't have to Wait". Or perhaps "Chris Wollard and the Ship Thieves". They have a country twang, but they do good. So does Milton Mapes in their cover of "Lonesome Town".
Sorry bout the text. This thread rocks.