Broke Down

Slaid Cleaves | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: January 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Philo / Umgd
• ASIN: B000044U3T
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,943 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: Folk Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 25-JAN-2000

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of The Best CD's You've Never Heard., September 29, 2003

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Tim Brough "author and music buff" (Springfield, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broke Down (Audio CD)

I was lured to a Slaid Cleaves show by a friend here in Philly and walked away with three CD's. He was that impressive. In the best folk tradition, he weaves tales of the down trodden with tales of hope in a rich voice that never comes across as preachy or weak-kneed. Like John Prine or maybe Steve Earle, Slaid knows how to sing about real people and places ("Horse Shoe Lounge" and "Lydia") and of the larger than life tales that make such myths worth hearing again and again ("Breakfast In Hell").

I saw him again this summer at the Newport Folk Festival and he was darn near the best player on the side stage. His reworking of Woody Guthrie's "This Morning I was Born Again" puts most of the "alt-country" crowd to shame. He also understands musical economics. Ten selections, and not one of them a filler. (Are you listening Ryan Adams?) I have played "One Good Year" several times when I feel down, and it never fails to give me a surge of willpower. I can't recommend Slaid Cleaves and "Broke Down" enough, and especially if he's playing near enough to your town to get into a show.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Broke Down" but triumphant, February 6, 2000

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JoAnne (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Broke Down (Audio CD)

Slaid Cleaves' new album is a terrific contribution from this talented singer/songwriter! My personal favorite on it is "Key Chain," an interesting evolution from his earlier car songs. Here, the car key represents the last piece of the narrator's old life and the first piece of his new one. He may be "broke down," like other characters on the album, but he's picking up the pieces and starting all over again. I also loved the setting to new music of Woodie Guthrie's lyrics in "This Morning I am Born Again."

The great Gurf Morlix and the other musicians add texture to this album, as well. This album is well worth adding to your collection.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1:32 AM and Broke Down, January 26, 2000

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John Malloy (South Berwick, ME USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Broke Down (Audio CD)

As a long time follower of Slaid's I have to say this is just an INCREDIBLE record. It certainly may prove to be his best. Although 2000 may have just begun, this one's gonna be tough to beat. Slaid's voice resonates so deeply on this record it is simply stunning. The writing is among his best and the songs are immediately timeless. Slaid is much more than an excellent singer/songwriter, he is an IMPORTANT artist that needs to be supported. Just amazing.