Escape From Monster Island [Original recording reissued]

Jon Dee Graham | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 28, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: New West Records
• ASIN: B000083MCO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,590 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. $100 Bill

2. When A Woman Cries

3. Big Canal

4. Wave Goodbye

5. Faithless

6. Mockingbird Smile

7. Soonday Kings

8. Wait

9. Airplane

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If Tom Waits was a Texas Troubadour he'd have made this CD, April 28, 2000

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hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Escape From Monster Island (Audio CD)

Though a gravelly Tom Waitsian delivery isn't the only vocal trick up Graham's sleeve, there's a boho-charm to the entire album that is reminiscent of Waits' earlier records.

Graham is probably best known for his time with the well-known Austin-based True Believers, as well as a stint as the sideman du jur in L.A. (John Doe, Michelle Shocked, Patty Smyth). But it's as a solo artist, a singer and songwriter that he truly blooms.

There's a tough, soulful sound to his songs, underlined by touches of B-3 organ and bassy, twangy guitars. But it's contrasted by songs in which the vocals are reduced to nearly confessional whispers, and the backing to dobro and acoustic guitars.

This is one of the most assured and mature debut albums I've ever heard. Graham has interesting, adult things to say, and finds expressive ways to say them.

5.0 out of 5 stars Jon Dee Graham - Escape From Monster Island, July 10, 2011

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cledis 5000 "cledis 5000" (honolulu) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Escape From Monster Island (Audio CD)

I love Jon Dee. Already owned this in mp3 version, as well as all his other releases, but wanted the disc to satisfy my collector desires. Obviously, I'm pleased to own the disc. He's a great song writer and guitarist. I love his Tom Waits-esqe vocal style.