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Margaret Paul Edwards commented on John Davy's blog post 'CD Review - Eric Brace and Peter Cooper "The Comeback Album"'
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CD Review - Eric Brace and Peter Cooper "The Comeback Album"
You can rely on these guys; if it’s got either of their names on the cover, then just get it. If it’s one of their occasional collaborations, you’ll be doubly rewarded. Gram Parsons’ old road manager calls them The Neverly Brothers, a name which fits with their own self-deprecating humour whilst paying respect to the quite wonderful harmonies they produce when they sing together.The Comeback Album is a title that typifies this wry humour – it’s not like they were ever Simon and Garfunkel, or,…See More
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CD Review - Eric Brace and Peter Cooper "The Comeback Album"
You can rely on these guys; if it’s got either of their names on the cover, then just get it. If it’s one of their occasional collaborations, you’ll be doubly rewarded. Gram Parsons’ old road manager calls them The Neverly Brothers, a name which fits with their own self-deprecating humour whilst paying respect to the quite wonderful harmonies they produce when they sing together.The Comeback Album is a title that typifies this wry humour – it’s not like they were ever Simon and Garfunkel, or,…See More
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CD Review - Lisa Richards "Beating of the Sun"
Most of the music I listen to is by independent artists, people working on a small budget and, almost without exception, with little hope of achieving mass market approval (though, of course, the dream always flickers on). Even within this world I marvel more and more at the skill of producers who work such magic with songs that probably arrive in the studio with little more than the melody and the guitar part. Lisa Richards’ new album is one of the very best examples I’ve heard yet of the…See More
Dave D. commented on John Davy's blog post 'CD Review - Phil Lee "The Fall & Further Decline of The Mighty King of Love"'
"I've really been enjoying this CD. Cold Ground is a classic weeper (although I did get a chuckle over the liner notes crediting "Concerned funeral attendees")."
Joe Gorfinkle commented on John Davy's blog post 'CD Review - Phil Lee "The Fall & Further Decline of The Mighty King of Love"'
"Thanks! definitely some one worth listening to..I was eating a cookie and nearly choked listening to "Blues In Reverse""
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CD Review - Phil Lee "The Fall & Further Decline of The Mighty King of Love"
The Mighty King of Love is back, sounding as much like Dylan’s twisted kid brother as he ever did, and hauling along with him a particularly luminous cast of Nashville’s finest. George Bradfute was at the helm in his Tone Chapparal studio – virtually a hallmark of quality in itself, to see that on a disc – and Richard Bennett provided the guitar work that is a source of joy from start to finish. Beyond that, Dave Roe and Ken Coomer (ex Uncle Tupelo and Wilco) provide the rhythm section, and…See More
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CD Review - Phil Lee "The Fall & Further Decline of The Mighty King of Love"
The Mighty King of Love is back, sounding as much like Dylan’s twisted kid brother as he ever did, and hauling along with him a particularly luminous cast of Nashville’s finest. George Bradfute was at the helm in his Tone Chapparal studio – virtually a hallmark of quality in itself, to see that on a disc – and Richard Bennett provided the guitar work that is a source of joy from start to finish. Beyond that, Dave Roe and Ken Coomer (ex Uncle Tupelo and Wilco) provide the rhythm section, and…See More
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CD Review - Rob Lutes "The Bravest Birds"
Montreal based singer-songwriter Rob Lutes has been making records for a decade now, steadily building a reputation as a fine exponent of his craft. I first heard of him through the live disc he released with his regular sidekick, ace guitarist Rob MacDonald. This new album of (mostly) original material naturally features MacDonald at the head of a list of excellent musicians who have conjured a rich brew of predominantly acoustic music.There are thirteen tracks here, including one instrumental…See More
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CD Review - Rob Lutes "The Bravest Birds"
Montreal based singer-songwriter Rob Lutes has been making records for a decade now, steadily building a reputation as a fine exponent of his craft. I first heard of him through the live disc he released with his regular sidekick, ace guitarist Rob MacDonald. This new album of (mostly) original material naturally features MacDonald at the head of a list of excellent musicians who have conjured a rich brew of predominantly acoustic music.There are thirteen tracks here, including one instrumental…See More
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CD Review - Tokyo Rosenthal "Tokyo's Fifth"
I’m frequently surprised by the genre categories that appear when I load a new disc into my computer’s library. Tokyo Rosenthal’s new album comes up as country and western and I suppose I’d reckoned him to be more of a folk singer than anything. His subject matter covers a lot of ground, from the personal and observational to some barn-storming social commentary, but I can’t think of a song of his that sounds “pure country” – and certainly not on this, his fifth album, despite the presence of…See More
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Tokyo Rosenthal 5th Review now posted"
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CD Review - Tokyo Rosenthal "Tokyo's Fifth"
I’m frequently surprised by the genre categories that appear when I load a new disc into my computer’s library. Tokyo Rosenthal’s new album comes up as country and western and I suppose I’d reckoned him to be more of a folk singer than anything. His subject matter covers a lot of ground, from the personal and observational to some barn-storming social commentary, but I can’t think of a song of his that sounds “pure country” – and certainly not on this, his fifth album, despite the presence of…See More
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CD Review - Milagro Saints "Chance and Circumstance"
Milagro Saints are a six piece band from North Carolina and this most recent album from them features an eclectic blend of smooth and sophisticated sounds that hint at a host of seventies influences. Along with the kind of easy-flowing rock that emerged in that decade (Jackson Browne, perhaps, to pick one name at random), there’s some soft rolling funk and the kind of country influence that just occasionally put me in mind of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. You might see the word “trippy” in…See More
John Davy commented on The Medicine Show's group 'Medicine Show Radio'
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CD Review - Milagro Saints "Chance and Circumstance"
Milagro Saints are a six piece band from North Carolina and this most recent album from them features an eclectic blend of smooth and sophisticated sounds that hint at a host of seventies influences. Along with the kind of easy-flowing rock that emerged in that decade (Jackson Browne, perhaps, to pick one name at random), there’s some soft rolling funk and the kind of country influence that just occasionally put me in mind of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. You might see the word “trippy” in…See More
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CD Review - Eric Brace and Peter Cooper "The Comeback Album"
You can rely on these guys; if it’s got either of their names on the cover, then just get it. If it’s one of their occasional collaborations, you’ll be doubly rewarded. Gram Parsons’ old road manager calls them The Neverly Brothers, a name which fits with their own self-deprecating humour whilst paying respect to the quite wonderful harmonies they produce when they sing together.
The Comeback Album is a title that typifies this wry humour – it’s not like they were…
ContinuePosted on May 5, 2013 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment
CD Review - Lisa Richards "Beating of the Sun"
Most of the music I listen to is by independent artists, people working on a small budget and, almost without exception, with little hope of achieving mass market approval (though, of course, the dream always flickers on). Even within this world I marvel more and more at the skill of producers who work such magic with songs that probably arrive in the studio with little more than the melody and the guitar part. Lisa Richards’ new album is one of the…
Posted on March 7, 2013 at 6:30pm
CD Review - Phil Lee "The Fall & Further Decline of The Mighty King of Love"
The Mighty King of Love is back, sounding as much like Dylan’s twisted kid brother as he ever did, and hauling along with him a particularly luminous cast of Nashville’s finest. George Bradfute was at the helm in his Tone Chapparal studio – virtually a hallmark of quality in itself, to see that on a disc – and Richard Bennett provided the guitar work that is a source of joy from start to finish. Beyond that, Dave Roe and Ken Coomer (ex Uncle Tupelo…
Posted on February 21, 2013 at 6:30am — 2 Comments
CD Review - Rob Lutes "The Bravest Birds"
Montreal based singer-songwriter Rob Lutes has been making records for a decade now, steadily building a reputation as a fine exponent of his craft. I first heard of him through the live disc he released with his regular sidekick, ace guitarist Rob MacDonald. This new album of (mostly) original material naturally features MacDonald at the head of a list of excellent musicians who have conjured a rich brew of predominantly acoustic…
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:00pm
CD Review - Tokyo Rosenthal "Tokyo's Fifth"
I’m frequently surprised by the genre categories that appear when I load a new disc into my computer’s library. Tokyo Rosenthal’s new album comes up as country and western and I suppose I’d reckoned him to be more of a folk singer than anything. His subject matter covers a lot of ground, from the personal and observational to some barn-storming social commentary, but I can’t think of a song of his that sounds “pure country” – and certainly not on this, his fifth album, despite…
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 9:00pm
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- At 7:59am on July 3, 2012,
colin crighton said… Alright John!
Just read your review for Shipcote and was nice to hear about something good coming out of my neck of the woods.. Really enjoyed your writing on Six Mile Grove too, there's an obvious passion there for the music that has to be admired. I've been recording my own style of swampy blues/americana for the last year and would love to hear your thoughts on my debut album if you've time and would like to listen.. There's links on my page but the following link will take you to a set of the album in full..
Anyway, thanks for your time and all the best,
Colin
- At 4:35am on April 27, 2011,
Steve Hatch said… Hi John
As a featured contributor to No Depression, I’m particularly keen on getting your feedback for the following – Please forgive the intrusion if you don’t have the time or inclination to reply.
I’ve posted the following to the No Depression discussion board – you can either respond there or alternatively drop me a line at shatchsurvey1@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks very much for your time
Kind regards,
Steve
My name is Steve Hatch and I’m currently conducting research for my Master’s in Songwriting at Bath Spa University in Bath, England (though I happen to be an ex-pat Georgia boy). I would be extremely grateful if you could find the time to listen to the track (link below) and answer the 2 accompanying questions. The more detail, the better of course (more to say in my final analysis) – but all feedback will be useful and very much appreciated.
Sadly, as this is an academic pursuit, there is a deadline. Please reply by May 20th if at all possible so that I can have time to chew over your response and include it in my final write-up.
The track: http://soundcloud.com/stevehatch
1) Which artist/band(s) would you say the track is most similar to and why?
2) Which genre(s) would you say the track belongs to and why?
- At 7:16am on September 17, 2010,
Kim Beggs said… - Thanks for the Blue Bones review John!
- At 6:01pm on January 23, 2010,
Will Kimbrough said… - Cool...thanks!
- At 3:29am on June 15, 2009,
Vanessa Peters said…
- Hey John,
Thanks for the great review of our record - I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it. Looking forward to meeting you when we're in the UK!
Cheers!
Vanessa
- At 9:45am on March 30, 2009,
Sarah MacDougall said…
- Hi John! Thank you so much for the review, and for the friendship here. : ) but my website is www.sarahmacdougall.com
Best wishes, Sarah
- At 3:17pm on March 28, 2009,
No Depression said… - Hi John- Welcome to the new community site! We hope you're finding everything okay. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback (here are some FAQs in case anything's confusing). Thanks for joining. Cheers!
Kim
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