The Album Review Club - Week #191 (page 1286) - Harlequin Dream - Boy & Bear

mrbelfry said:
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Sorry, mate. I'll do better next time like Foggy!

I had to do the mornin' chores around here which involved milking them goats, putting gas in the car from the can, and moving my black tank hoses from the RV camping trip while tailgatin' and drinkin' whiskey this past weekend that has taken my all time as I finished my 3rd listen.

("Two Truths and a Lie" above)
 
Black&White&BlueMoon Town said:
Sorry, mate. I'll do better next time like Foggy!

I had to do the mornin' chores around here which involved milking them goats, putting gas in the car from the can, and moving my black tank hoses from the RV camping trip while tailgatin' and drinkin' whiskey this past weekend that has taken my all time as I finished my 3rd listen.

("Two Truths and a Lie" above)
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You weren't milking goats. You have zebras
 
Black&White&BlueMoon Town said:
Wolf of St. Elmo - Slow Motion Cowboys
There's not much more I can add that hasn't already been said, but I'll instead focus on my three favourite tracks. I'm glad BH85 got to see them live, and "if" (let's not kid ourselves, it is "when") they come around here, I too will give them a shot live.

First, the opener in "Invisible Stars" was a good start, and musically gave me a Neil Young and Harvest timeframe vibe. Very nice harmonica, and yes, the summer was so hot this year...

The second "Damned If You Do" was hands down the best track on the album. That gave me more of a DBT and "Americana" vibe (sorry, Coats) than the other more slowed down songs that had more of a traditional country sound. The organ on this track really made this song. Good fer you!

Unfortunately, many of the next songs were indeed "Catch and Release" types that I put back into the traditional country cliches and really didn't have me moving, and instead had me analyzing the vocals I was hearing, and harkening back to Gornik's clothes peg observation, which I was feeling a lot more.

I was a bit distracted at one point in listening to the album and figured I had stumbled upon some other new artist as the track playing sounded fresh and more inventive than the sleepiness I was being lulled into, when I instead realized it was the final track "Wolf of Saint Elmo". Wow and geez, where have you guys been for the last 25 minutes or so, but boy, is it great to have you back! This had a very nice ending in the 2nd best track, albeit it was close with the 2nd.

So where does this leave me? First, for the songs I did enjoy, this was great. However, I feel at this point I'm picking a few (3) of their tracks for my Americana Playlist and calling it a day before I dust the cobwebs off my whiskey glass. It's a 6/10 overall for me with the hope of hearing more like the title and 1st two tracks.
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Have you heard the Paterson Hood solo album Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams from this year.
Hopefully we get a new DBT studio release soon.
 
bennyboy said:
Have you heard the Paterson Hood solo album Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams from this year.
Hopefully we get a new DBT studio release soon.
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Yes, I listened to it when you mentioned it here back in March. It is different than DBTs, that's for sure, which is always nice when a solo artist takes a varied turn than they would with the normal band.

I think I need to listen to it a bit more in a chill mood as it is mostly that kind of vibe, but I do like that it is a departure from the band.

I also sent Rob a PM on my score on the prior page, so in the theme of PH's latest album title, I will just shut up and get on the plane...
 
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