Once Upon A Time In The West

White Buffalo is a terrific artist and this is probably his best album. If you are deciding where to start, you cannot do better than with this set of songs. Top to bottom, it stands as one of the best albums of American music ever recorded. This is heartfelt, real music that provides a warm cross-section of the American west, both old and modern. If you like hard rock, Southern rock, alternative country, or folk Americana, then you should love White Buffalo and find several very enjoyable tunes here. Taken together, they are more than the sum.Once in awhile, I come across music that I know is of very high quality, but I don't really like listening to it. Then there's the "guilty pleasure" type music which sounds great or hooks you, even though you know it's crud (at least musically). That pretty well describes plenty of the junk on the charts these days, which pales in comparison. Somehow, White Buffalo fires on all cylinders, so you can have your cake and eat it, too. It's like eating cake with the nutritional goodness of kale.Bear with me for a moment while I use another unlikely analogy. In baseball, a five-tool player is someone who can hit for average, hit for power, run fast, throw well, and play defense in the field. There are baseball players in the Hall of Fame who only were able to do two of those things really well. If a good singer-songwriter is measured by similar elements, then we would have skills like songwriting, vocals, melody, music, etc. I can't even think of five, but you get the picture. Now based on White Buffalo's songwriting and storytelling alone, we have a winner here. These are complex, passionate, story lines that ring with timeless simplicity and capture snapshots at the heart of America. On that basis alone, WB in a few years could be talked about with Dylan or Springsteen. Throw in catchy melodies and high caliber musical talent...now we're talking about a player who should be in the All Star game every year.That brings me to the vocals. Wow! If you like a deeply resonant Eddie Vedder voice, then this guy has it, and he can use that voice like an instrument. The Buffalo can sing crushing, high-octane ballads and tender love songs; sometimes he hits all the gears in the same song. White Buffalo's voice may well be the best and most versatile I have heard in any genre. He can channel Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, David Bowie, Eddie Vedder, and a dozen others, running circles around most of them. If this dude were singing murder rap, which I hate, then I might very well buy it.Put this all together and what do you get? I believe history will remember White Buffalo as one of the most superbly talented recording artists who has walked the earth. Hopefully, at the end of his career, they also will say that he chronicled America as well as any songwriter (jury's still out now, but he's well on the way). Buy this set of songs and keep it for your grandchildren. If this album isn't a collector's item someday, then there may be something wrong with the human race, 'cause it's that good.

This album got me hooked on the White Buffalo. I first heard him on Sons of Anarchy and then I bought in when I heard him do a live in studio set on a podcast I listen to. After that I sought his work out and have been consistently impressed ever since. At the time of my discovery this was his most recent work. It has bits of rock, country, folk, and a little bit of everything else.Finally after searching for this on vinyl in my area for a couple of years I decided to purchase from Amazon. The vinyl is great and sound is good. The album packaging itself leaves a lot to be desired, but not enough that I'm going to knock it down a star.He has since released 2 more fantastic albums that any fan of this should give a listen to.

This album is absolutely excellent from beginning to end. It is rocking, haunting, and moving, and has quickly become my new favorite. It feels authentic and raw, and thought-provoking even while you sing along. Really awesome!

This follow up album to Hogtied Revisited has a different sound. A bit more country twang and a bit less folk, but still an absolutely solid album. I am personally not a big fan of country, but I absolutely love folk. This album was a bit of both, but is so well done that it cannot be overlooked. Buy it, enjoy it, go see them live! A killer live show as well.

this cd is guaranteed to get your toes tapping or if in a car your hand slapping on your thigh. buy it

I first saw and heard The White Buffalo on the Carson Daly show. I immediately loved it and had to pick up this album. The album rocks and it won't disappoint. The songs are folky/rock with a great edge. Relaxing for me to listen to while going to bed but also AWESOME to jam out to in the car. I love it and have already started buying his other albums and LP's. Get this album you won't regret it.

This is the first album I picked up by The White Buffalo. It's one of my favorites of the past few years. The style is energetic without being tiresome or soft without being boring and the lyrics invoke a sense of nostalgia for me.

What a story! So incredibly refreshing to see an artist put out music intended to be listened to like a tale, and what a tale it is!This is what album music is all about. Turn off the all the outside clutter and get zoned on this classic!

Partner got the CD and I really enjoyed it, so bought one for myself yet this cd that I bought only has 13 tracks, his has 17. Upon further research on amazon I found I can buy the CD with the 4 extra tracks for £10. 99. Much cheaper than what I paid for this one.

Great album! I saw them live in Newcastle the day prior to ordering this. I had only heard a handful of their songs previously, however their performance blew me away. At the risk of sounding like a pretentious critic, this album is like a warming drink that fills your chest with contentment. Whisky or a cuppa; your choice. I'm not a particular fan of "Americana," however this is the custard. All outstanding tracks. Nice cd case, too.

I heard some of his music on the Sons of Anarchy cd's and thought I would take a punt on buying his cd and what a result! Amazing cd. His voice is so soulful. I love every track and I cannot recommend this cd enough. I have already put his other cd's in my shopping basket!

Love this album, it has so many good songs. Love to listen to that fabulous gravelly voice. I am pleased to have discovered this bandand I will probably get some more of their music.

Like many others, I stumbled across White Buffalo accidentally. Hearing a song and that voice I thought 'my Dad would like this' and scribbled down the name on a scrap bit of paper and shoved it in my pocket. I bought this album for my dad, but he didn't get it, well, he did eventually but a different copy. One listen and I was hooked, just one listen. Every song was poetic and beautifully orchestrated, I instantly bought every other album and I was not disappointed. Jake Smith pours his soul into each song and if you buy this album, or any other, you'll become an instant fan. Promise!