The Cold Hard Truth

You don't come by an album title like the cold hard truth without suffering through a few unpleasant experiences, and like anyone else, Ed Burleson has had his share. But in the best country tradition, this Texan throws those hard knocks into his music and learn from them in life.

This collection of 14 mostly self-penned songs is the product of that determination, but Burleson made sure he thanked Sahm again for that Texas Tornado's personal and professional friendship. His homage comes via Sahm's own voice, which is heard counting out the intro to the previously recorded song, "Heart Break Highway".

Burleson's life still isn't perfect - as if anyone's could be. But the real truth is, he's happy. And it's time for true country fans to know and experience the cold hard truth. Release Date: April 27, 2004

"pure, traditional country music"

     - Tom Geddie, No Depression

"(Burleson is) hard country in the old style of ... Buck Owens, Ray Price (and) Johnny Bush."

     - Chris Morris, Billboard

"Ed Burleson may be too country for Nashville, but not for Texas"

     - Rob Patterson, Dallas Observer

track		composer
Honky-Tonk Heart		Daniel Ross McCoy
All Bucked Up	[mp3]	Ed Burleson
The Cold Hard Truth	[mp3]	Ed Burleson
If You Wanna Go (Just Go)		Ed Burleson
Loneliness		Ed Burleson
Northeast Texas Women		Willis Allen Ramsey
Long Distane Love		Ed Burleson
Ramble On		Ed Burleson
Tell Me Why		Ed Burleson & Tommy Alverson
Sneakin' Suspicion		Ed Burleson & Justin Alverson
I Can't Help Myself		Tommy Alverson
The Can		Ed Burleson
Dead Skunk		Loudon Wainright III
Heart Break Highway (with Doug Sahm)		Clay Blaker & Jay Eric Phannstiel