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Mission California. |  | Artist: Cross Canadian Ragweed
Label: Show Dog Universal Music
Buy New: $9.49
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Seller: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Rating:  17 reviews
Genre: country-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 3239 Minutes
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 17
 A great record. Surprised? Of course not. October 2, 2007
DanD
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
One of the music world's best-kept secrets (though they're gaining notoriety; Dierks Bentley mentions them in his latest single, and CMT is picking up their videos), Cross Canadian Ragweed is one hell of a band. For those of you who have yet to be initiated, the band is comprised of guitarist/vocalist Cody Canada, rhythm guitarist Grady Cross, drummer Randy Ragsdale, and bassist Jeremy Plato. They combine rock, folk, country, and blues into a sound that is not quite unique, but is entirely unforgettable.
Ok. There's the brief intro. Now, to those of you who know CCR (which you probably already do): MISSION CALIFORNIA is kick-a**. That sums it up right there, but okay...highlights include the scathing "Dead Man" ("if there's a dead man in my closet, show me the bones"); the historical "In Oklahoma"; Todd Snider's "I Believe You"; the hooky "NYCG"; the raucous "Smoke Another"; Plato's wonderful cover of "Soul Agent"; the acoustic hidden track (there's one on every CCR record, isn't there?); and every other song.
Okay...so you're probably already gonna buy this record, since odds are you're already a Ragweed fan. That's cool--thanks for taking the time to read this review, which in your case was probably rather pointless. If you AREN'T already familiar with the band, then, for God's sake, hop on board the frickin' bandwagon. Cross Canadian Ragweed are one of the few country bands left out there with genuine grit, talent, and a mission. MISSION CALIFORNIA is the perfect place to start familiarizing yourself with their music.
Good music in 2007 November 6, 2007
Dwight Ternes (Houston, TX)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been a fan of CCR for 10 years now, and this CD reflects them growing up some, expanding their "scope", making a more well rounded album. If you need some good music that is hard (silly) to label, but resides somewhere between country, southern rock, traditional rock (known here in TX as Y'allternative) - this is the CD you NEED to own.
Great CD ; From a Wellrounded Southern Rock Band ! October 17, 2007
David D. Baker (Chicago, Il, USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
1st they started as a raw country band that rocked; this CD proves that they are a well rounded band that can ROCK and still tell a Great story ! After you purchase this CD buy the others; so you can explore the true talent of each member of the band ! See them live at one of 300 or so 4 hour shows ! Growing up in the 60's and 70's in Chicago. I heard many of bands when they were raw from Deep Purple, Bob Segar, 38 Special, Lynard Skynard and Led Zep; i think Cross Canadian Ragweed will be remembered for a long time to come as the Grow into a legendary band .... Mission California Rocks with a true story teller in Cody Canada ..... Mission accomplished !!!!
They're baaaack November 1, 2007
Daniel E. Westover (Sacramento, CA)
I've been a CCR fan for more than 6 years, and the comments about live versus studio are true. No CCR studio album can hold up to a live one, and no live one can hold up to a show . . . they are absolutely unbelievable live.
That said, "Mission California" might be their best studio effort to date. I was somewhat critical of their last release, "Garage", because the production and songwriting seemed flat, and the guitar seemed to be placed in the background. They have corrected both flaws . . . there isn't a bad song on this album, with the possible exception of NYC Girls -- and even that is listenable. Cody's guitar and vocals are mixed up to the front, where they should be, and the album has a 'live' feel to it. Lee Ann Womack's backup vocals are a perfect and unexpected counterpoint to Cody's lead.
Buy the live ones first, but after you realize how good they are, come back to "Mission California". It is truly a masterpiece.
get on the bandwagon November 6, 2007
R. Simpson
If you are a fan of country rock, southern rock, or classic rock where have you been. Jump on the bandwagon these guys are as good as it gets. I own 3 of their cds now and love every song on all 3 of them.
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