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| Play | 1. Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow) | Justin Vernon of Bon Iver | 4:02 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. Wedding Day In Funeralville | Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band | 2:09 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. All The Best | My Morning Jacket | 3:16 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. Mexican Home | Josh Ritter | 3:28 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. Six O'Clock News | Lambchop | 4:24 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. Far From Me | Justin Townes Earle | 4:35 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. Spanish Pipedream | The Avett Brothers | 3:04 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. Angel From Montgomery | Old Crow Medicine Show | 4:30 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. The Late John Garfield Blues | Sara Watkins | 4:06 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. Daddy's Little Pumpkin | Drive-By Truckers | 3:12 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 11. Unwed Fathers | Deer Tick feat. Liz Isenberg | 3:40 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 12. Let's Talk Dirty In Hawaiian | Those Darlins | 3:37 | $0.99 | |
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine is perhaps the best tribute album in recent memory. It's melancholy, upbeat, beautiful and emotional all at once. As a fan of the songs of John Prine and of music, new and old, I am really happy that this album was put together. I know little about how this came together and whose brain-child it was, but I wish I knew who to thank.
This collection has the potential to introduce a new generation to the wonderful songs of John Prine. And it also has the potential to introduce dedicated John Prine fans to some of today's best recording artists.
There's something for everybody here, from neo-folk to indie rock. As somebody who generally is not attracted to covers, this album is full of fantastic renditions of John's music from start to finish.
It doesn't hurt that some of my favorite bands are included here, from the lovely understated take on "All The Best" from My Morning Jacket, to the beautifully haunting rendition of "Bruised Orange" done by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. Though it's hard to pick favorites on this album, those two are probably mine, along with "Mexican Home" and "The Late John Garfield Blues."
Josh Ritter's no frills take on "Mexican Home" mirrors John's own performances of the song. Perhaps it's not surprising that Josh, a great songwriter in his own right, is so respectful of this classic. Justin Townes Earle's take on "Far From Me" is similarly nuanced, sung to simple banjo accompaniment. Sara Watkins, formerly of Nickel Creek, gives a lovely rendition of "The Late John Garfield Blues." And Deer Tick joins with Liz Isenberg for a beautiful rendition of "Unwed Fathers."
Though many of the songs are tinged with John's beautifully melancholy lyrics, there are a variety of songs included here. Conor Oberst & TMVB, of Bright Eyes and Monsters Of Folk fame, should need no introduction to music fans. "Wedding Day In Funeralville" is his contribution, and it's got a great country rock feel to it.
"Spanish Pipedream" is given an upbeat treatment by the Avett Brothers in keeping with the original. The up-tempo bluegrass sound provides a lovely bridge between the melancholy "Far From Me" and the beautiful "Angel From Montgomery," one of the best known Prine songs and a nice introduction to Old Crow Medicine Show. Other up-tempo tracks include the rockabilly-esque rendition of "Daddy's Little Pumpkin" by the Drive By Truckers. And the take on "Let's Talk Dirty In Hawaiian" by Those Darlins can only be described as playful alt-country pop.
Lambchop's "Six O'Clock News" is almost conversational in a Leonard Cohen sort of way. It's so understated that it may not be as immediately accessible as some of the more traditional takes on this album. But with repeated listens it has grown on me.
CONCLUSION
The alternative country genre really seems like it's reaching a climax now, and a lot of great bands showcase their chops here. There can be no better time for a tribute to John Prine. And even as somebody who buys a lot of new music, this album opened my eyes to several groups I haven't listened to a lot in the past. I definitely recommend this album to fans of John Prine and new music lovers alike.
Enjoy.
This collection has the potential to introduce a new generation to the wonderful songs of John Prine. And it also has the potential to introduce dedicated John Prine fans to some of today's best recording artists.
There's something for everybody here, from neo-folk to indie rock. As somebody who generally is not attracted to covers, this album is full of fantastic renditions of John's music from start to finish.
It doesn't hurt that some of my favorite bands are included here, from the lovely understated take on "All The Best" from My Morning Jacket, to the beautifully haunting rendition of "Bruised Orange" done by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. Though it's hard to pick favorites on this album, those two are probably mine, along with "Mexican Home" and "The Late John Garfield Blues."
Josh Ritter's no frills take on "Mexican Home" mirrors John's own performances of the song. Perhaps it's not surprising that Josh, a great songwriter in his own right, is so respectful of this classic. Justin Townes Earle's take on "Far From Me" is similarly nuanced, sung to simple banjo accompaniment. Sara Watkins, formerly of Nickel Creek, gives a lovely rendition of "The Late John Garfield Blues." And Deer Tick joins with Liz Isenberg for a beautiful rendition of "Unwed Fathers."
Though many of the songs are tinged with John's beautifully melancholy lyrics, there are a variety of songs included here. Conor Oberst & TMVB, of Bright Eyes and Monsters Of Folk fame, should need no introduction to music fans. "Wedding Day In Funeralville" is his contribution, and it's got a great country rock feel to it.
"Spanish Pipedream" is given an upbeat treatment by the Avett Brothers in keeping with the original. The up-tempo bluegrass sound provides a lovely bridge between the melancholy "Far From Me" and the beautiful "Angel From Montgomery," one of the best known Prine songs and a nice introduction to Old Crow Medicine Show. Other up-tempo tracks include the rockabilly-esque rendition of "Daddy's Little Pumpkin" by the Drive By Truckers. And the take on "Let's Talk Dirty In Hawaiian" by Those Darlins can only be described as playful alt-country pop.
Lambchop's "Six O'Clock News" is almost conversational in a Leonard Cohen sort of way. It's so understated that it may not be as immediately accessible as some of the more traditional takes on this album. But with repeated listens it has grown on me.
CONCLUSION
The alternative country genre really seems like it's reaching a climax now, and a lot of great bands showcase their chops here. There can be no better time for a tribute to John Prine. And even as somebody who buys a lot of new music, this album opened my eyes to several groups I haven't listened to a lot in the past. I definitely recommend this album to fans of John Prine and new music lovers alike.
Enjoy.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been a fan of John Prine for more than three decades. His albums never disappoint--and that includes last month's live album IN PERSON & ON STAGE. However, I've always been a bit leery of tribute albums. But after one listen, this is an excellent collection of some of Prine's best known songs.
1. The album begins with a reverb-soaked vocal from Bon Iver's Justin Vernon on "Chain of Sorrow," which gives the song a haunting quality.
2. Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band crank up the tempo with a rousing interpretation of "Wedding Day in Funeralville." Clocking in at just over two minutes, it is by far the shortest track.
3. Jim James' gossamer falsetto adds a delicate beauty to "All the Best," one of my favorite Prine songs.
4. Josh Ritter (who also guested on Prine's recent live album) turns in a sparse arrangement accompanying himself on guitar in a moving version of "Mexican Home."
5. Lambchop's version of "Six O'Clock News" is my least favorite. This country-tinged rendition has some great acoustic guitar, but the vocal never really catches fire.
6. Justin Townes Earl--whose voice is very reminiscent of his dad's--does a heartfelt version of "Far from Me."
7. The Avett Brothers do a toe-tapping, old timey rendition of "Spanish Pipedream." Yee-haw!
8. Give the Old Crow Medicine Show points for chutzpah for taking on what is perhaps Prine's best known song, but they put their own spin on "Angel from Montgomery." The dobro and harmonica are nice touches.
9. Sara Watkins (formerly of Nickel Creek) does an absolutely gorgeous version of "The Late John Garfield Blues."
10. The Drive-By Truckers turn up the Southern boogie factor with their pull-out-all-the-stops performance of "Daddy's Little Pumpkin."
11. Liz Isenberg's shared vocal is a nice fit with John McCauley's rough-around-the-edges vocal on Deer Tick's version of "Unwed Fathers."
12. Prine could exhibit a keen sense of humor in his songwriting, and Those Darlins do him proud in their festive version of "Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian."
This project took two years to complete, and was released on Prine's own Oh Boy label. It's encouraging to see these contemporary artists paying homage to one of the great singer/songwriters. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED [Running Time - 44:03]
1. The album begins with a reverb-soaked vocal from Bon Iver's Justin Vernon on "Chain of Sorrow," which gives the song a haunting quality.
2. Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band crank up the tempo with a rousing interpretation of "Wedding Day in Funeralville." Clocking in at just over two minutes, it is by far the shortest track.
3. Jim James' gossamer falsetto adds a delicate beauty to "All the Best," one of my favorite Prine songs.
4. Josh Ritter (who also guested on Prine's recent live album) turns in a sparse arrangement accompanying himself on guitar in a moving version of "Mexican Home."
5. Lambchop's version of "Six O'Clock News" is my least favorite. This country-tinged rendition has some great acoustic guitar, but the vocal never really catches fire.
6. Justin Townes Earl--whose voice is very reminiscent of his dad's--does a heartfelt version of "Far from Me."
7. The Avett Brothers do a toe-tapping, old timey rendition of "Spanish Pipedream." Yee-haw!
8. Give the Old Crow Medicine Show points for chutzpah for taking on what is perhaps Prine's best known song, but they put their own spin on "Angel from Montgomery." The dobro and harmonica are nice touches.
9. Sara Watkins (formerly of Nickel Creek) does an absolutely gorgeous version of "The Late John Garfield Blues."
10. The Drive-By Truckers turn up the Southern boogie factor with their pull-out-all-the-stops performance of "Daddy's Little Pumpkin."
11. Liz Isenberg's shared vocal is a nice fit with John McCauley's rough-around-the-edges vocal on Deer Tick's version of "Unwed Fathers."
12. Prine could exhibit a keen sense of humor in his songwriting, and Those Darlins do him proud in their festive version of "Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian."
This project took two years to complete, and was released on Prine's own Oh Boy label. It's encouraging to see these contemporary artists paying homage to one of the great singer/songwriters. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED [Running Time - 44:03]
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Let me start by saying that I like tribute albums, especially if they feature artists that I like. I like to hear the way they interpret songs that we already know well by another artist. That said, this album is even better than most. For the most part, the artists featured here stick to the spirit of John Prine's originals and, in several cases, even sound a lot like Prine. Even so, there is enough of the cover artists' personality and style coming through to differentiate these songs from the originals. I love almost every song on here with maybe 2 exceptions: I don't really care for Lambchop's vocals on "Six O'Clock News" and I think that "The Late John Garfield Blues" could have been better-served by someone with a more distinctive vocal style that Sara Watkins. Other than these 2 minor complaints based on my own preferences, I love the album. For me, the best tracks are "All The Best" by My Morning Jacket(Jim James' gorgeous vocal makes this almost better than the original!) and "Daddy's Little Pumpkin" by Drive-By Truckers(the only flat-out rocker on the album). Other highlights include Justin Townes Earle on "Far From Me," "Spanish Pipedream" by The Avett Brothers and Old Crow Medicine Show doing "Angel From Montgomery."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pleasing Tribute
John Prine, as most of us know, is one of the greatest singer-songwriters that America has produced in the past 50 years. This guy is the real deal. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Donald E. Gilliland
Kicked off of Noah's Ark but still out there
By Jim Clark, publisher Lee County Courier, Tupelo, MS
I've been a fan of John Prine since I first heard him sing "I got kicked off Noah's Ark, I turn my cheek to unkind... Read more
I've been a fan of John Prine since I first heard him sing "I got kicked off Noah's Ark, I turn my cheek to unkind... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jim Clark
Awesome
This is an awesome album. Country brought to mainstream. I dont like "country" but this album made my eclectic collection.
Published 3 months ago by Rylan Reynolds
I Love John Prine
I love John Prine. He so talented with his unique voice, superb song-writing gift and I love the glimmer of humor behind the majority of his songs, which always make me happy. Read more
Published 15 months ago by MrsMcD
Not disappointed
I bought this as a gift for my spouse. I must have been in a Christmas gift-buying fog when I purchased it, because I didn't understand that it was a bunch of John Prine songs... Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. O'Malley
PRINE RATES FIVE STARS.....
.....but this is only a four. The recordings are great and for the most part the artists were true to the original, but I just don't see the point. Read more
Published 16 months ago by DIRTBAG
The writer John Prine
Even though some of the artists may not be household names all the tracks can be identified as those of John Prine by their lyrics,music and song construction.
Published 20 months ago by N. K. George
Playing it safe is lame when paying tribute to a trailblazer
Generally speaking, the versions on this album take too literal a read on the original arrangements and fail to show how songs with bones as good as these can be adapted into new... Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Breen
Very Good
It is not fair to compare these covers to the originals. Nevertheless, as far as these types of albums go, this is a very good compilation. Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Jones
John Prine tribute
I first saw reference to this CD on My Morning Jacket's website. HAD to have it.
Then watched a John Prine concert video. He is quite a story teller.
Then watched a John Prine concert video. He is quite a story teller.
Published 22 months ago by yellowapron
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