Hugo Largo came together in Nashville in the early 1990s with Al Kooper on vocals, Rob Wasserman on bass, and Jim Keltner on drums. Their self-titled debut arrived in 1992. The song 'Country' from their 1994 album of the same name became a radio staple, a sparse ballad about rural life that also drew criticism for how it portrayed the South.
They followed with 'Southern Exposure' in 1996, an album that mixed country with gospel and blues tones while addressing political themes. Other songs in their catalog include 'Eureka,' 'Eskimo Song,' and 'Scream Tall.' The group's lineup shifted over time, with keyboardist Garth Hudson of The Band also appearing among their collaborators.
They put out several more records, including 'Strangers in a Strange Land' in 1998 and 'Dustbowl Symphony' in 2001. A collection called 'The Lost Album' surfaced in 2009.
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