Music Review

Twisted Willie

EW's GRADE
A-

Details Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Country

Oddball collaborations between Nashville royalty and esteemed alternarockers (Johnny Cash with members of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden; Breeder Kelley Deal with Kris Kristofferson; L7 with Waylon Jennings) are the centerpiece of Twisted Willie, a homage to Willie Nelson. Those, and inspired reworkings from the likes of X, Best Kissers in the World, and Jello Biafra, elevate this well above the usual tribute-album fare.

Originally posted Feb 02, 1996 Published in issue #312 Feb 02, 1996 Order article reprints

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