Crossin Dixon - Guitar Slinger

All Music Guide

Crossin' Dixon traversed the Mississippi club circuit for years before the Nashville bigwigs 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 Tuckerera 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 harmonyladen 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 seem to understand that message, and "Guitar Slinger" is a nice start for the band.

- Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide