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| | Edwin McCain : Messenger - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect |
 | | Whereas Hootie broke down the commerical doors for this breed of Heartland rock, McCain simply follows the path, winding up where Hootie was after Cracked Rear View -- namely, with a solid collection of no-frills rock, one that pleases without being particularly memorable, outside of a handful of singles. |
 | | He was that way from the first, and his third effort, Messenger, is no different apart from the subtle differences -- stylish, radio-ready production from Matt Serletic (a veteran of Matchbox 20 and Collective Soul) and stronger overall songcraft from McCain. |
 | | Nevertheless, the best moments from all three records constitute a body of work that stands up strong to his peers, and the best moments from Messenger illustrate that McCain is getting better each time. |
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