"In a way, [the term alt-country] is insultingly reductive," he says, "but I guess if I had to live in one of those ghettos, I would choose that, rather than angry modern rock full of pointy guitars and eyeliner."
Still, as a solo artist, Miller has embraced an eclectic approach, influenced, the self-professed Anglophile says, by the likes of T. Rex and David Bowie. His wistful creations have enough of a pop sheen to have landed in high-profile soundtrack slots for TV hits like Scrubs; its been some two years since the release of his third and latest effort, The Believer. Nevertheless, he continues to tour solo when not on the road with the Old 97's or the Ranchero Brothers, his acoustic side project with fellow 97er Murry Hammond.
Thu., Nov. 20, 2008