Beautiful
Door
(New Door/Universal)
Arkansas native Billy Bob Thornton has
repeatedly returned to his Southern roots as a musician while developing as an
actor and his fourth album, "Beautiful Door," reveals a gifted and
maturing songwriter. A melancholy mood permeates the 12 tracks, which Thornton
co-wrote with guitarist Brad Davis, as he explores deeply introspective and
political themes. Heartfelt title track is a message aimed at fanatics bent on
killing the innocent; "Always Countin'" concerns Thornton's struggle
with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Thornton, whose monotone vocals benefit from
Graham Nash's harmony vocals on three tracks, is able to confront his inner
demons and provide a poignant perspective on the world's problems.
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