Reviewed by Trevor Kirk

  So how come a Christian music album is named after one of Hollywood’s most famous screen cowboys?  Well, it isn’t, is the short answer.  The title refers to an airport in Southern California which is named after The Duke.  Those who remember Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies and The Lost Dogs will appreciate that the album title is another manifestation of the wackiness of Mr Taylor, author of such immortal songs as “Hide The Beer, the Pastor’s Here”.  Terry may have been away for a while, but this album shows that he hasn’t lost his touch.  The closing song “You Lay Down” caused a bit of controversy at UCB Cross Rhythms thanks to an apparent reference to Christ being female, a consequence of Terry referring to “…My Rose Of Sharon bleeds till she’s the colour of the moonlight”.  The song itself is a gentle and moving account of Christ’s passion, and is in marked contrast to the rest of the album, which has tunes that are good and grungy and its fair share of slightly obscure lyrics, so Dogs and Eddies fans will be happy.  In fact, most of The Dogs are in on the act: Gene Eugene, Mike Roe of the Seventy-Sevens, Derri Daugherty of The Choir and Phil Madeira ensure that the whole thing goes with a swing.  Incidentally, if when you take a look at the sleeve, you wonder what is the significance of the oranges, it’s because John Wayne Airport is in Orange County, California.

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