Cross Canadian Ragweed - Mission California

After being together for over 13 years, Cross Canadian Ragweed knows their way around the concert circuit and has become one of the most successful touring bands in the "Alt Country" genre. The band burns up the road playing over 220 dates a year and with each new city their fan base continues to grow. Grossing over $2.5 million in hard ticket sales in one year, this band has played in front of sold out crowds from coast to coast, including the Nokia Theater in Time Square as well as Houston's Lone Star Park, where they broke Willie Nelson's attendance record. Their 4th studio album on Universal Records South titled, mission california., not only holds true to their signature sound but also delivers a few surprises including multiple appearances by Lee Ann Womack. Fans new and old alike are sure to get what they've been waiting for with mission california. This CD has a something for everyone and is a must have for anyone who loves great music. Album Description

Canadian Ragweed

I am reaallly glad I bought this one. Not just a great picture on the cover, which is why I chose this one, but great driving home from work music. September 23, 2008

Incredible music...

What is there not to like about Cody Canada and Cross Canadian Ragweed?? They're amazing!!! September 7, 2008

Not watered down, just capable of reaching more people

The hardest rocking band ever to wear an "alt country" label, CCR has taken some flack for shining up their sound on their latest release. True fans realize they've lost none of their edge and are pleased that the band is able to make inroads in a country music industry overloaded with tight jeans and expensive haircuts. Nobody comes close to keeping as real as Cody Canada who's equally able to rock your socks off and move you to the point of tears. Honest to goodness flesh and blood real life American music served up sincerely and without pretension. Outside of their blood brothers in Reckless Kelly, there's really nobody else out there who can make that claim. July 4, 2008

These Guys Kick Butt

Mission California is their seventh album. I have them all and although I enjoy them more live, this latest album is near perfection. These Okies can sure entertain..They played the Stagecoach Festival in Indio recently, I recomend that if they come to your town, don't miss them.. May 16, 2008

I am impressed

I recently had a Cross Canadian Ragweed craving, and so had to order Mission California.
In barely a week, it was satiated and then some, beginning from the great Tragically Hip flavoured opener, Record Exec. The Cd has not left my CD player since I got it, thanks to catchy Tom Petty flavoured guitar riffs, outstanding songwriting and impressive rootsy harmonica playing.
While I am not a fan of slower songs in general, Dead Man, Deal, Soul Agent and Jenny even grew on me, but the rockers like Smoke Another, Walls To Climb, In Oklahoma and the Todd Snider penned I Believe, are infinitely rewindable and are worth the price alone. If you like catchy, country-rock tinged guitar, thought provoking lyrics and outstanding songs, then you will want to check this out. February 7, 2008

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