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Starting boldly with the somber "Hookers and Blow"--a title that comes from a joke response to what the "dull" and happily domesticated brothers did last night--36 cents is the latest album to offer revealing glimpses into the lives of Kevin and Micheal Bacon, despite it clearly being written from a character's vantage point, as if Kevin was playing a role.Otherwise the album, like the rest of the Bacon Brothers' repertoire is a mix of sentimental, soulful, and stirring tracks. The title song, 36 cents is an homage to struggling songwriters that quickly has audiences tapping their feet and singing along. Accompanied by Michael on cello, 493 Miles, the next track, is a sweet song of marriage and empty nest syndrome that will remind fans of "10 Years in Mexico" and "Don't Lose Me Boy" from earlier albums. Kevin probably insisted on juxtaposing that song with his country rock song "Get a Little."A cover of Alannis Morrisette's You Learn is refreshingly original, and nicely followed up by Kevin's "Wonderful Day", a bittersweet optimistic tune of everyday troubles. Musically, my favorite song is "Above the Clouds," a collaboration with Daryl Hall, parts of which make me swear I'm hearing Aaron Neville. Then there's the fun, almost whimsical "New England Girls" that sounds like a song The Beach Boys could easily play as their own.If my two cents are worth anything, you'll pick up this album and discover The Bacon Brothers' latest impressive mix of folk, rock, country, and soul when you're looking for a change from your current mix of music.

I love listening to the Bacon Brothers, and their new collection does not disappoint. I've listened to the brothers long enough that I no longer marvel that, "hey, it's Kevin Bacon." These guys are good, as is their band. This collection of songs es especially well done, poignant, insightful, and often downright danceable. I find myself singing the tunes for days after listening to 36 Cents.

Kevin Bacon, that actor w the pig nose. I never knew he could sing. But I was watching Daryl's House, and who should appear on an episode? The music's not going to be anything life changing, but it gets the job done.

Love Bacon Brothers!See them live!

Best ever! If you want good music this is the one! Love these guys!

Thank you for a quick and easy transaction. A+++++ & 5*****

Just saw the Bacon Brothers in concert they put on a great show!! They played some of the songs from this album. Shade is one of my favorites!!

I'd never head of them until I saw a snippet on TV - really enjoying their sound and delighted with the purchase.