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by
Doug Freeman
A dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to, but Lander & Friends ply a tried and true Southern-rock and college-jam tradition. Slower numbers (“Cigarette Stars,” “45/87”) show some songwriting promise, while “Friends Like These” culls the Black Crowes, and “The Senator’s Son” breaks up Creedence’s revival with a truckload of Skynyrd. All “Free Bird” requests granted. 
This article appears in February 8 • 2008.
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Doug Freeman has been writing for the Austin Chronicle since 2007, covering the arts and music scene in the city. He is originally from Virginia and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Texas. He is also co-editor of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, published by UT Press. More by Doug Freeman