Bloom

Billy Pilgrim | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 16, 1995
• Label: Rhino Atlantic
• Copyright: 1995 Atlantic Recording Corp.
• Total Length: 46:05
• Genres: Folk/Compilations, Folk/Contemporary Folk
• ASIN: B001H5S518
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,736 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Bloom" maintains its quality from start to end, November 27, 2002

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"mamlin" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloom (Audio CD)

Billy Pilgrim's "Bloom" makes my 'short list' of albums I can pop in and let run without need to skip past poor tracks. Most of the album centers on pop-ish, rockabilly tunes with a positve emotional feel. I've owned the album since its debut in 1995 and it's still a favorite choice for long road trips. I can't compare the sound to any bigger-name artists because this album's sound is far simpler than most but still has a unique quality. It's not over-produced but it doesn't have a cheap "basement studio" sound, either -- just clear, clean, 'honest' music. This is a -very- enjoyable album that doesn't get old after the fifth (or tenth, or twentieth) listen.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A folk-rock (emphasis on the ROCK) masterpiece., December 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Bloom (Audio CD)

We are fortunate that the city of Atlanta has been generous enough to share this amazing band with the rest of the world. In a vein similar to their eponymous major-label release of 1994, this album is full of high-spirited acoustic treasures with lyrics that are insightful, heartfelt and sometimes hurting, but often joyful. From the foot-stomping energetic harmonies of "Sweet Louisiana Sound" to the sympathic sentiment of "I Won't Tell", Kristian Bush and Andrew Hyra have created a sound reminicent of driving through small southern towns on long summer days. Comparisons could be made to the Indigo Girls or even Simon and Garfunkel for the intricate harmonies, but the music itself is a lot more twangy, driving, and energetic. It's a keeper. Let's just hope we can expect a lot more from these guys.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly amazing variety of styles, August 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bloom (Audio CD)

Each time I listen to this album, my favorite song changes. Every blooming song is GREAT! I see from the other reviews that comparisons have been made to the Indigo Girls and Dave Matthews. Although I understand the similarities, the feel of this album is completely different, (and far better), than anything these other 2 bands have released. Buy this CD - toe tapping will almost immediately turn into singing along and dancing in your living room.