Never these songs have sounded so different, so intense. Each song, except for "spanish harlem incident" and "4th time around", the first and the last respectively, seems on the verge of falling apart. An album made up entirely on covers, "love songs" as Chris says. While one can hardly describe "crystal ship" as a love song, Whitley does an amazing job, creating a whole new song, giving it a d...
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This song represents the spiritual bent of this album. Other albums by Chris were very visceral and earthy, this shows his acceptance and moving forward, I think at least. The production is stellar, too. His music is suited to this electronic format because it's basically blues. All dance music is based on blues, if you ask me. Great album!
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Not sure what I'm doing here. Maybe trying to find like-minded souls who appreciate "Americana" or "Roots Rock" or whatever the industry and No Depression are trying to tag it these days. Not into the old timey stuff too much though I do like Gillian and Dave. I'm sure there's been a flurry of activity regarding the Chris Whitley/Dave Lang release. Sad to have him go so soon. "Dislocation ...
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here is one of my favorite shows, its chris whitley playing in bremen on 9.19.98. its a damn near perfect collection of songs and a fuckin unreal recording. enjoy…..1. dirt floor2. long way around3. clear blue sky4. power down5. accordingly6. model7. ballpeen hammer8. narcotic prayer9. scrapyard lullaby10. living with the law11. phone call from leavenworth12. [...]
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Never these songs have sounded so different, so intense. Each song, except for "spanish harlem incident" and "4th time around", the first and the last respectively, seems on the verge of falling apart. An album made up entirely on covers, "love songs" as Chris says. While one can hardly describe "crystal ship" as a love song, Whitley does an amazing job, creating a whole new song, giving it a d...
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Not sure what I'm doing here. Maybe trying to find like-minded souls who appreciate "Americana" or "Roots Rock" or whatever the industry and No Depression are trying to tag it these days. Not into the old timey stuff too much though I do like Gillian and Dave. I'm sure there's been a flurry of activity regarding the Chris Whitley/Dave Lang release. Sad to have him go so soon. "Dislocation ...
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This song represents the spiritual bent of this album. Other albums by Chris were very visceral and earthy, this shows his acceptance and moving forward, I think at least. The production is stellar, too. His music is suited to this electronic format because it's basically blues. All dance music is based on blues, if you ask me. Great album!
More >
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| 2 Scrapyard Lullaby |
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| 3 Dust Radio |
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| 4 Living with the Law |
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| 5 Make the Dirt Stick |
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