The Bottom Line
Merle remains one of country's greatest and best.
Pros
- Merle Haggard showing why he is a Living Legend
- "That's The News"
- Duet with Willie Nelson
Cons
- None.
Description
- Brand new music from country's living legend.
- Biting commentary from a musician who never pulls punches.
- Ten new songs and a remake of a real oldie.
Guide Review - Haggard Like Never Before - Merle Haggard
Merle's new album continues in the legendary tradition which has made "The Hag" a household name. Merle Haggard continues to hold and wave the banner for country music as the hard-jawed working man who has never backed down from a position nor compromised his principles.Mostly all-new material graces an album filled with real-life emotions and bitingly truthful observations on the current political situation. As he did 30 years ago, Haggard lets people know what he's thinking. "That's The News," the first single from the album, may not gain Merle fresh radio play, but it should.
"Haggard Like Never Before" is the first release from the new "Hag Records," as Merle joins the many artists so fed up with major labels they're all starting their own. If you like country music: That simple, plain-spoken, working man music, then you need look no further than Merle Haggard.
