The first in a two-volume series, Grand Theatre finds the Old 97's reprising their relationship with producer Salim Nourallah and returning to their tried-and-true blend of power-pop, alt-country, and witty wordplay. ~ Andrew Leahey
Professional Reviews
Uncut (magazine) (p.94) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[They] churn out another batch of punked-up, Britpop-inflected country rockers centered on Rhett Miller's literate narratives..."
Uncut (magazine) (p.88) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] record full of scurrying guitars, clever interplay and wild riffs. There's real sting in 'Every Night Is Friday Night (Without You)'..."