Post by James SftBH on Oct 12, 2007 1:03:01 GMT 1
The band members from Songs from the Blue House are an unpredictable mix of an ex-punk bass player, an 80's drummer, Fish's tour keyboard player and 'McFly's pedal steel player of choice' to name but a few! It's fair to say then that this collection of musicians have seen and done a lot on the music scene over the years but have come together to make a pleasant and easy listening folk rock CD 'Tree'.
Starting off it could be mistaken for the Eagles as full sounding acoustic guitars keep a steady country folk rhythm flowing. When listening to this collection of musicians it's easy to imagine yourself somewhere in the heart of the deep south of America sipping on a Jack Daniels as you stare out onto barren land, it's certainly a good way to relax after a hard day at work!
Each individual song is well crafted with an array of instruments and backing vocals thrown into the mix, some including different guitars, fiddles and banjo's are a little overwhelming at some points but give it a very nice sound. The standout tracks are undoubtedly 'Risk' and 'Her', which is a kind of acoustic country jig! 'Beartown Road' is also strong and there is also an interesting cover of the 'Cult' classic 'Don't Fear The Reaper'.
If you are a regular on the acoustic/folk circuit this CD is definitely for you. It's very easy listening but also has some meaningful and interesting lyrics for the discerning listeners out there. I think it's fair to say commercial stardom is not what this group is after, but then a solid fan base and making good music is in many ways much more fulfilling and they have obviously had a lot of fun in making this record.
I'm not sure where the title came from or where the Blue House is exactly but wherever it is there's a lot of talent hanging around in there making music! Expect to see them at High Barn in the near future and around the circuit no doubt.
Elliot Porter, www.music-zine.co.uk
Starting off it could be mistaken for the Eagles as full sounding acoustic guitars keep a steady country folk rhythm flowing. When listening to this collection of musicians it's easy to imagine yourself somewhere in the heart of the deep south of America sipping on a Jack Daniels as you stare out onto barren land, it's certainly a good way to relax after a hard day at work!
Each individual song is well crafted with an array of instruments and backing vocals thrown into the mix, some including different guitars, fiddles and banjo's are a little overwhelming at some points but give it a very nice sound. The standout tracks are undoubtedly 'Risk' and 'Her', which is a kind of acoustic country jig! 'Beartown Road' is also strong and there is also an interesting cover of the 'Cult' classic 'Don't Fear The Reaper'.
If you are a regular on the acoustic/folk circuit this CD is definitely for you. It's very easy listening but also has some meaningful and interesting lyrics for the discerning listeners out there. I think it's fair to say commercial stardom is not what this group is after, but then a solid fan base and making good music is in many ways much more fulfilling and they have obviously had a lot of fun in making this record.
I'm not sure where the title came from or where the Blue House is exactly but wherever it is there's a lot of talent hanging around in there making music! Expect to see them at High Barn in the near future and around the circuit no doubt.
Elliot Porter, www.music-zine.co.uk