A Circus Leaving Town in Bloomington, MN

Philip Claypool
's debut album
Circus Leaving Town
is a diverse collection. Building on a solid contemporary country base,
Claypool
adds elements of blues, gospel, and folk, making the record a thoroughly southern affair. Much of the music and production is intriguing, saving even the weakest songs on the record. It has a slightly uneven selection of material, but
remains a promising debut. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine