Before anyone knew who Jack Ingram was, I was able to aquire two CDs which he made when he was in college. No record deal back then... just him and some buddies making music and trying to get his name out. "Beat Up Ford" and "Lonesome Question" were the titles of these two albums, and I believe these collections were Jack's best songs. Not "over" produced, these raw efforts expressed hunger, soul and a feeling that seems a bit faint in Jack's "Record Label" music of today. It's kinda cool to have been a fan of Jack Ingram before anyone knew who he was... especially since California (where I live) is a helluva long ways from Texas, so I'm proud of Jack's current success. But these songs, in my opinion, are his best efforts.

this is the man

Jack's early stuff is his best. I repsect an artist that can write (about his own experiences), sing, and play an instrument. His recent stuff is horrifying to his original fans. Glad he has found mainstream success but it has cost him dearly in the authenticity department. I'll keep listening to the oldies and hope that he finds his way back to his roots.