Sound: An eclectic mix of junkyard, stompin’ hoedowns; twisted, carnival-esque romps; breezy acoustic guitar or piano reflections; whimsically funky grooves and more. Regardless of the style, Tim’s layered and often self-harmonized vocals have a twang and cynical attitude.
Heavy Rotation track: “Yesterday’s Garden”
Medium Rotation tracks: “More Clothes”; “The Barber”; “Trouble”; “My Hands”
Recommended: If you happen to be looking for a country slacker version of Tom Waits, Fair Ain’t Fair has exactly what you need. It’s a bold and refreshing album, but its disjointed lack of focus makes it a challenging listen. Tim’s best work still remains his hip hop album from last year Over the Counter Culture (my #15 album of 2007).
Grade: B

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