Bob Collum - Music

Albums
The New Old Thing (EP 2011) Next Time Crawford County Superclude and Me Available from Bob Collum Online Store	The New Old Thing * Available NOW from * Bob Collum Online Store and CDBaby I'll recommend Bob Collum's "The New Old Thing" (). Collum is an Oklahoman relocated to London, and his loping between solid country-rock ("Crawford County") and string-band laments ("Not Quite You") must be showing Mayfair how to mosey. Thomas Conner, Chicago Sun-Times April 9, 2011 The comparison that comes to mind is a more country Marshall Crenshaw.. ..the same slightly leftfield approach, the same ear for a good tune and the same intelligent lyrics. Jeremy Searle, Americana UK April 27, 2011 The Old New Thing showcases shiny singer/songwriter pop gems done up in their best western wear. The Alternate Root May, 2011 This latest six-track EP is possibly his finest yet as he continues to redefine his songwriting with some quite stunning musical arrangements that run the gamut from traditional, mountain music through Americana to a slightly more modern country sheen. Adrian Cooke, Maverick Magazine June, 2011 Collum .. like Nick Lowe is able to express a wry riposte and an aching heart within the same breath Gerry Ranson, R2 Rock n Reel Magazine (Issue 28) July, 2011
Twisted Lines and Mixed Up Rhymes (EP 2009) My Little Hurricane She Hates Me Available from Bob Collum Online Store	"My Little Hurricane" is 2:13 of Popicana bliss, while "She Hates Me" is quality straight-up country, "Devil in the Details" adds some power pop to the recipe, and "Knockdown Dragout" recalls Nick Lowe's "Raging Eyes". Yet another outstanding entry in the Year of the EP. Absolute PowerPop October 16, 2009
Set The Stupid Free (2007) Virginia Mstery Disco Jesus Available from Bob Collum Online Store	"'Set The Stupid Free' is more a case of locking several like-minded country-inclined practitioners into a confined space and simply sitting back to enjoy while they do what they do best. The Welfare Mothers have it down pat. Impressive stuff indeed." Whisperin' & Hollerin' "Whilst ‘Set The Stupid Free’ may be firmly rooted in alt country in terms of sound, it manages to incorporate a solid pop sensibility, with pop melodies and hooks that’ll have you humming the chorus to each song before the record is halfway through" Subba Cultcha
The Boy Most Likely To (2004) Merry Go Round Murder in Arkansas Available from Bob Collum Online Store	"A turn of phrase to rank with Nick Lowe's, and an instinct for hook and melody mean you're thinking of the Byrd's with a country edge to boot. The Boy Most Likely Too... is a testimony to the enduring power of finely crafted songs played well . It deserves a wide hearing and appreciation." Bucketful Of Brains "On The Boy Most Likely Too..., Bob Collum masterfully combines melodicism and rootsy twang.The result is as honest and refreshing a record as has come down the dusty two laned highway this year. With TBMLT, Collum has crafted roots pop perfection" Amplifier "Anyone who wants to hear what Top 40 sounds like in a perfect world should pick up The Boy Most Likely Too... and turn it up! " Being There
Low Rent Romeo (2001) Falling Blue Heartbreak This Town Available from Bob Collum Online Store	An underlying high quality of songwriting & an ear for strong hook lines are evident behind all the arrangements & overall this is a well-constructed, highly listenable album that may just contain a couple of truly great songs. James Hibbins
More Tragic Songs of Life (1997) Across a Crowded Room Available from