Famous Anonymous Wilderness

Graham Lindsey | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 2, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Catamount
• ASIN: B0000C506M
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #464,264 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hutch Jack Flats Rag

2. My Museum Blues

3. Emma Rumble

4. Hey Hey

5. I Won't Let You Down

6. Everybody Sings a Lonesome Song

7. Viola

8. Dead Man's Waltz

9. You Will Be Alright

10. If I Was a Horse

11. Song to New York

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Stunning Debut, November 10, 2003

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MD Steven "Steven (PVM) in Asheville" (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Famous Anonymous Wilderness (Audio CD)

Rarely do we get to hear such a brilliant solo debut as Graham Lindsey's ' Famous Anonymous Wilderness '. It is hard to believe this poetic, dark and world weary work would come from the mind of a twenty five year old. He has the dubious distinction to have been a twelve year old member of the youngest punk band ever (Old Skull)
The comparisons come to mind immediately. My first impression was a young Bob Dylan. Cohen, Kerouac, Peter Jefferies, Howe Gelb circa Chore or Vic Chesnutt circa Salesman and Bernadette and Townes quickly followed and there's more. But this is a debut and that makes it stunning to say the least, and comparisons don't make it. This is original work from the head and heart. Where can he go from here? If he gets better with age, we are all in for a treat with each release. I only hope that the masses get to hear these 11 stark, well written folk ballads and waltzes. It is truly a rare occasion when I email my list and tell them about a record. This was one of those rare moments. Bravo! Find out for yourself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wake-up Call, September 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Famous Anonymous Wilderness (Audio CD)

This album has introduced me to music that I never knew I would enjoy. I saw Graham lindsey in person, and was so impressed with the depth of emotion in his music and his presentation, that despite the poor sound quality of the room, I knew I wanted to hear more. I went home with my purchase last night after his performance , and can't stop playing it. II IS SUPERB! It's been dificult for me to decide which song is my favorite; however there is no doubt that it is the longer, most heartwrenching " Dead man's Waltz." Following, in a very close second place, is " My Museum Blues " .... just a woman's point of view.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Watch this guy, March 7, 2005

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James HS (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Famous Anonymous Wilderness (Audio CD)

The first time I heard a track from this album, I thought "cheap imitation of early Bob Dylan", but after listening to the rest I changed my mind.
Graham Lindsey reminds me sometimes of Dylan, but also Leonard Cohen, Natalie Merchant, and Rambling Jack Elliott. He's got his own voice, though. He can be dark, deep, soft and light.

My choice of tracks worth hearing, to get an idea of what he can do:
3: Emma Rumble
5: I Won't Let You Down
7: Viola
8: Dead Man's Waltz
11: Song To New York

Some musicians who are well known today didn't manage to come up with debut albums that promised as much as this one.
I hope he gets the recognition that he deserves, and maintains the momentum.