more CW = happy RL
The quietly brilliant, usually overlooked career of Chris Whitley continues with two new releases, one an album of new material and one a collection of songs from his first three albums treated to the stripped-down approach he took on his Dirt Floor record. Highly recommended.
Rob | April 28th, 2004 at 3:07 am
First time Whitley checker-outers are probably most likely to dig _Dirt Floor_ or his deubt, _Living With the Law_. If you like those, check out his excursion albums: _Din of Ecstasy_ is the loud, distorted, Crazy Horse style record, and _Rocket House_ mixes in a lot of sampling and weird electronic effects.
Thanks for the other tips. Everyone I know seems to be crazy about the Decemberists. Their stock is rising fast…
Spider Boogie | April 27th, 2004 at 8:45 pm
Which Chris Whitley album would you recommend to a newbie?
You know how hard it is to forecast musical enjoyment for another person but,
I would like to recommend a new, low-key fav.
Iron and Wine – Our Endless Numbered Days
What the hell, since Im here:
Rock album: The Walkmen – Bows and Arrows
Sonic Guitar, Boom & Groove: Interpol – Turn on the Bright Lights
Any of these will not disappoint. Its all about the mood.
Oh, and The Decembrists are damn fine, too.
I have bubbles in my tummy. Not stink. Promise.
– Jessica Simpson
Sorry about the J.S. quote, I just couldnt pass it up!
Molly | March 12th, 2006 at 12:02 am
Reiter In, Chris’ last record is coming out this month. I payed a lot for an import, but you can hear some of it on http://www.redparlor.com It’s amazing, definitely one of his best. It’s too bad it will be his last record, but at least Chris was able to accomplish a lot while he was here.