Todd Snider has been described as a champion of the overlooked and under appreciated for oh, about 15 years, give or take a few. (But then, ain't we all)? The record was produced by the legendary Don Was ((Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones). (It's been too long since I've heard Was Not Was track "Hello Dad, I'm In Jail," though "Walk the Dinosaur" was the radio hit).
What the Yep Roc hype machine tells us:
"...album that exemplifies Snider's by-your-wits lifestyle and once-an-age lyricism. The Excitement Plan ranges from the boozy tonk of Loretta Lynn duet Don't Tempt Me to the earnest soul searching of Greencastle Blues. The brilliant Money, Compliments, Publicity (Song Number Ten) seems to sum up Snider in a song - gracious and grounded, yet longing to write a song or two that would warrant getting too big for his britches. With The Excitement Plan, Snider may have done just that.
Goodies you can hold in your hand:
# *Each box set will be individually numbered and signed by Todd!
# Digital downloads of "Good Fortune" and "Don't Tempt Me" from The Excitement Plan available in your Stash immediately upon completing your order.
# 1 Specially designed hard-shell box featuring an original design
# 1 CD copy The Excitement Plan
# 1 DVD copy of Todd's short film Peace Queer featuring head shaking animation, intimate interviews and brilliant live performances captured on tour. The DVD also includes an 8 page booklet featuring animation stills and notes from Todd about the film.
# 1 CD copy of The Excitement Plan Bonus Disc featuring unreleased audio material that will not appear on the regular version of the album. This disc is only available as part of the box set and will not be available anywhere else!
# 3 limited-edition Todd Snider stickers
# 1 nylon gypsy flag featuring the official Todd Snider logo (measures 4x6 inches)
The sales pitch:
* Pre-Order The Excitement Plan Deluxe Edition Box Set and get two tracks from the album in your Stash right now! Box set is limited to a pressing of 500 units. Don't miss your chance to get one while they last!"
Friday, May 8, 2009
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