Whiskeytown - Strangers Almanac
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Track List: Strangers Almanac
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- Inn TownDownload & Buy
- Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart TonightDownload & Buy
- Yesterday's NewsDownload & Buy
- 16 DaysDownload & Buy
- Everything I DoDownload & Buy
- Houses On The HillDownload & Buy
- Turn AroundDownload & Buy
- Dancing With The Women At The BarDownload & Buy
- Waiting To DerailDownload & Buy
- AvenuesDownload & Buy
- LoseringDownload & Buy
- Somebody Remembers The RoseDownload & Buy
- Not Home AnymoreDownload & Buy
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Album Details: Strangers Almanac
- Release Date:
- 07/29/1997
- Label:
- Outpost Records
- UPC:
- 607703000520
User Reviews: Strangers Almanac
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Re: Strangers Almanac
, January 31, 2001Reviewer: S J - See all S J's reviewsI agree with you entirely. I have started listening to it again. ITs hard to believe this guy was 23 when he wrote these lyrics. IM 40 and my heart hasnt had that much damage yet. -
Strangers Almanac
, May 10, 2000Reviewer: pacino444 - See all pacino444's reviewsQuite possibly one of the best albums not too many people have heard of...yet. Strangers is built on an unbelievably strong foundation of lyrical mastery, but is mixed almost to perfection with smooth melodies and hard-edged riffs that keep you coming back for more.
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Pro Reviews: Strangers Almanac
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Whiskeytown's first major label release, 1997's Stranger's Almanac, brought a lot of critical attention, particularly to the band's young singer and songwriter Ryan Adams. His world-weary drawl is pervasive throughout the album, with an honesty that belies his age (Adams was 22 at the time of recording, but many of the songs were written well before then). Credit must also be given to violinist and vocalist Caitlin Cary, whose good old-time fiddle sings above the rest of the band's crash and swagger, and whose vocal harmonies help to soothe Adams' gritty yowls and croons. The radio single "16 Days" is one of the stronger tracks, starting forlorn but quickly accelerating through the chorus, and "Everything I Do" pulls in some understated Hammond B3 organ and a Memphis-style horn section. Unfortunately, the album also drags in spots and often sounds like a studio creation, heavy with reverb and overdubs (unlike their collection of demos and indie release Faithless Street). One sure indicator of the notorious volatility of the band lies in the liner notes that read "This time Whiskeytown were as follows...," showing the signs of unrest that quickly burned out those around Adams' lifestyle and temperament. Alejandro Escovedo appears on three tracks, sounding rough and unprepared on a chorus of the otherwise sublime "Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight," but adding subtle acoustic textures to "Dancing With the Women at the Bar." Overall, Stranger's Almanac is a good listen and a fine introduction to both the band's brash muscle and Adams bitterly tender songcraft. Listeners looking for something grittier might try their collection Faithless Street, and those in need of music on a grander pop scale should investigate Pneumonia, the band's third and final album. - Zac Johnson, All Music Guide |
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