Wolf Tracks by Tom Morrell - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Whoever said western swing is dead was wrong. Tom "Wolf" Morrell and his band have taken it upon themselves not only to keep it alive, but to bring it up to date and chronicle its ongoing vibrancy, just as they did on the ten-volume series How the West Was Swung, from which the 12 tracks on this compilation were selected. For all but the most die-hard fans of the genre, this album will probably do just fine; there aren't any vocal tunes, unfortunately (Tommy Duncan's singing was always about half of what made those old Bob Wills albums so great), but the instrumentals collected here are all perfectly serviceable. The group delivers a great twin-fiddle arrangement of "River Road Two Step" and equally fine versions of "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "Some Like It Hot," yet Morrell's own "Pterodactyl Ptales" is a particular highlight. The only complaint one might have is with the rather slick-sounding production and a sameness of mood that encourages your attention to wander, but the album's end might take you by surprise. Still, this is a great disc and a welcome reassurance that Texas country-jazz is still alive and well.
© Rick Anderson /TiVo

1. Lupus #1

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

2. Some Like It Hot

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

3. River Road Two Step

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

4. My Best to You

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

5. I Can't Give You Anything but Love

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

6. Meet Me in St. Louis

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

7. Curtain Call

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

8. Pterodactyl Ptales

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

9. The Things I Might Have Been

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

10. Sweet Lorraine

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

11. Velociraptor Rag

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

12. Celery Stalks

Primary Artist: Tom Morrell; Main Performer
Composer: Unknown
Tom Morrell; Composer
Artist: Tom Morrell; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Country, Urban Cowboy

Label

Western Jubilee Recording Co.

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 15, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

824761118121