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Through both his music and writing, Tom has touched the hearts of many with his poignant observations on life, love, and the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style reminiscent of artists such as Slaid Cleaves, Fred Eaglesmith, Buddy Miller, and Chip Taylor among others; Tom Russell continues to inspire fellow musicians and fans alike. His collaborations with renowned performers like Mary Gauthier, Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark,and The Flatlanders have further solidified his place in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"october-in-the-railroad-earth","title":"October In The Railroad Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican troubadour Tom Russell, regarded as one of the finest songwriters of his generation, returns with \u003ci\u003eOctober in the Railroad Earth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new studio album comprises ten original Tom Russell songs, including the title track from the Irish film \u003ci\u003eSmall Engine Repair\u003c\/i\u003e and features Bill Kirchen on lead electric guitar, Eliza Gilkyson on backing vocals and the Grammy Award winning Texmaniacs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proper Records","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50383978529099,"sku":"1057171","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8c02bbae-5c65-4958-9ed8-8b55df4deb6d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726281447"},{"product_id":"the-man-from-god-knows-where","title":"The Man From God Knows Where","description":"\u003cp\u003etexan singer-songwriter tom russell has recorded more than a dozen albums of original material, but none quite as unique as this evocative \"immigrant song cycle,\" which paints a stark picture of early american lifestyles. loosely based on russell's own family history, this folk opera employs irish and norwegian musical elements as well as sounds drawn straight from the dustbowl. sterling vocal contributions from the likes of iris dement and dave van ronk guide us through several generations of outcasts and pioneers. using a wide range of traditional instruments, including uilleann pipes and the hardanger fiddle, russell creates a rustic vision of hard-luck america that is both a coherent artistic statement as well as an extremely powerful history lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50440397291851,"sku":"268820","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d2363c42-2427-4c07-a1cc-940180ed0ef8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726961322"},{"product_id":"mesabi","title":"Mesabi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe broad landscapes created by \u003cstrong\u003eTom Russell\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cem\u003eMesabi\u003c\/em\u003e are inhabited by characters we all know - \u003cstrong\u003eBob Dylan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Dean\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e - and some we may not: the now-obscure, once well-known singer \u003cstrong\u003eCliff 'Ukulele Ike' Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tragic Disney child star \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Driscoll\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the character actor \u003cstrong\u003eSterling Hayden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a logical progression from Russell's last album, '\u003cem\u003eBlood and Candle Smoke\u003c\/em\u003e', yet it's like no other album Russell has made in his nearly four decades as a recording artist. 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