Somewhere between alt-folk, alt-rock, and alt-country there's a niche that Joe Allison fits into. From the straight-up boot stomper (Outlaws in Love) to the downright rocker (On The Inside), this north Texas songwriter's got a thing or two to say about what makes music worthwhile. It's been said that Joe Allison and his Machine will crank your gears live, but "The Burden" is a pretty darn good first outing on CD. Every CD includes DRM-free mp3's of the entire track list, a sticker, and a big word of thanks.