Blue Giant

Blue Giant | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 13, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Records
• ASIN: B003P93HGW
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,496 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Blue Giant is the creation of Kevin and Anita Robinson, better known as Portland indie-pop darlings Viva Voce. The Robinson's new band features Chris Funk (The Decemberist), Evan Railton (Swords) and Seth Lorinczi(The Golden Bears). On their self-titled debut, produced by Kevin Robinson, Blue Giant combines the traditional sounds of American music - country, bluegrass and folk with driving, straight-ahead rock. The 12 tracks on the album. written by Kevin and Anita, showcase that versatility from the classic country feel of "Lonely Girl," to the melodic guitars in "Clean The Clock," to mellow, deceptively simple "Gone For Good" which features Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great band!!, October 4, 2010

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Phil K (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue Giant (Audio CD)

Just saw these guys (and gal) open up for..and back..Bobby Bare Jr...and they were a pleasant surprise! Rootsy..bluesy..rockin'..a lot of Americana tossed into the mix. Influences from the Beatles to Dylan to the Byrds all with a bit of a"jam band meets Velvet Underground" vibe. I know..hard to explain..but they make for a refreshing change from all the cookie-cutter bands out there. The album is good..but see 'em live and you won't be disappointed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great debut album, August 25, 2010

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Peter G. Simpson (Bucks UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Giant (Audio CD)

Having always been a fan of Viva Voce, I went to see Blue Giant playing live in Portland last year. This studio album has successfully captured the excitement of their live sound. Great songs, a really great gritty slide guitar sound, well sung and played, it's hard to find anything not to like with this bluesy, country, pop. Some of the songs on their early "Target Heart" e.p. reappear here.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't Expecting to Like it... But I Sure Do, November 5, 2010

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D. Burke (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Giant (Audio CD)

Saw this band as an opening act the other night, and I didn't have high expectations.

Well, it took me all of 2 minutes after they closed their act to go over to the merchandise table to buy their CD.

They are a little heavier live, which I really liked, but this CD is exceptional.

I think the reviews written prior to mine are spot on, so I won't add much more. I'll just say I agree with them.

I didn't expect to like this style of music, but I've changed my mind since listening to Blue Giant.

Do yourself a favor and check it out.