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Details Lead Performance: Lyle Lovett; Genre: Country

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Live in Texas rides an impressive range, from the sly Texas-swing swagger of ''(That's Right) You're Not From Texas'' to the quietly wistful ''Nobody Knows Me'' and the piano-pounding, holy-roller gospel of ''Church.'' Lovett — his warm, weathered voice in top form — and his 18-person crew whip through a baker's dozen of deft, ironic story-songs with utterly palpable, joyous verve. And, oh, those horns. Live and large, indeed. A-

Originally posted Jun 25, 1999 Published in issue #491-492 Jun 25, 1999 Order article reprints

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