By
Cafe on the Corner
, the members of
Sawyer Brown
had essentially (i.e., for recording purposes at least) given up on being rock 'n' rollers and revealed themselves to be a pretty decent country band.
"Cafe on the Corner"
paints a graphic picture of small-town desolation, but these guys are smart enough to avoid preaching: most of the album reflects the marvels of love. The rock & roll sneaks back in on the last two cuts, but by then it's too late to matter. A album filled with good songs, it also includes a great one (
Mac McAnally
's "All These Years"). ~ Brian Mansfield