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"The Watson Twins are based around the harmonies and musical underpinnings of Chandra and Leigh Watson, who are indeed twins. For those who grew acquainted with the sounds of the twins when they helped turn Jenny Lewis' more-or-less first solo effort into an artistic coup de grace, you will rejoice with the mix of sunshine and crunch on Fire Songs. For the uninitiated, The Watson Twins live and breath ochre-tinged folk-rock, each track sinking into the twilight-most often drowsily but with a thunderous undercurrent that shows there's at least one copy of Neil Young's "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere", in the Watson Twins library. If that doesn't sell you, then proceed to their Mazzy Star-meets-Cowboy Junkies take on the Cure's "Just Like Heaven". It's got nothing on the Dinosaur JR version, but it'll still knock you sideways." --jon pruett/ Filter
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Identical twins Chandra and Leigh Watson, veterans of the contemporary folk rock scene in Los Angeles will release "Fire Songs", their label debut full length. The twins are akin to various scenes such as indie rock, new folk, alt-country/Americana and cannot be neatly categorized into one. The Kentucky-born duo count folk, gospel, blues and country as early influences. The album was produced by Russell Pollard and J. Soda (members from various incarnations of Sebadoh, Earlimart, Everest, and Folk Implosion) and is the follow up to the Watson Twins 2006 self-released and critically acclaimed "Southern Manners" EP.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By db
Format:Audio CD
the energy of "fire songs" is a bit more vibrant than "southern manners", but the songs are just as gorgeous! the watson twins harmonize like no others and seem to bare their souls through lyrics & melodies.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J. Connor
Format:Audio CD
The album starts off great with How Am I To Be Now. The twins harmonies are great and the song is very upbeat.
The album shifts to more mellow, a great rainy day or driving album.
I've owned it a while now and it is always near the top my stack.
The overall mood of this CD makes it easy to imagine sitting at the end of your favorite bar, an out-of-the-way one few people know, and hearing these two ladies sing to roomful half-full of regulars. A bar where no one will tell anyone else about the great music and good liquor, because they want it all to themselves. That's how this CD makes me feel.
The album shifts to more mellow, a great rainy day or driving album.
I've owned it a while now and it is always near the top my stack.
The overall mood of this CD makes it easy to imagine sitting at the end of your favorite bar, an out-of-the-way one few people know, and hearing these two ladies sing to roomful half-full of regulars. A bar where no one will tell anyone else about the great music and good liquor, because they want it all to themselves. That's how this CD makes me feel.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Nessl
Format:Audio CD
I love this album. I believe it was worth every penny. For those who are fans of the indie?folk genre should defiantly own this album. Even if you are not the biggest Indie fan it is still a great album for car rides or just sitting at home. this album will not disappoint. It has such a good vibe to it that you can't help but feel very happy when listening to this album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By dave texas
Format:Audio CD
Fire Songs is the full length follow-up to The Watsons Twins' self-released EP. It's a good record. As an avid fan of The Cure, I think they do a great folk version of 'Just Like Heaven.' Standout tracks are opener How Am I To Be? and Only You. If you liked The Watson Twins first EP then you'll certainly enjoy this but if you're looking for a folk record as good as Joni Mitchell's Blue then maybe you'd better set some realistic expectations before giving Fire Songs a spin.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Damon Torear
Format:Audio CD
The Watson Twins are incredibly talented and this album is a solid purchase for any fan of outstanding songwriting. A special treat is a wonderful cover of a classic love song by The Cure. My only concern with this album is that it is very, very mellow. Other than the opening track and perhaps one other, all songs are slow and somewhat sleepy. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but a bit of variety could have raised the value of what is nonetheless a great album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By reader guy
Format:Audio CD
The Watson Twins once again make what was old new again. With shades of the 60s and 70s hovering over all these songs, the Watson Twins bring a new energy to folk/rock and usher it into the 2000s. A must buy for fans of lilting harmonies and intelligent lyrics.
By David Froman
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I heard the Watson Twins sing background, and discovered this album a few years back. I don't listen to it much anymore. I found it a little dull. They have a nice sound, but the songs all sound the same, and were not particularly inspired.
By MB
Format:Audio CD
If you are a fan of the Watson Twins or looking for good rock/folksy music, then this is a fantastic CD!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
ehh
i really love the watson twins' cover of "just like heaven" but the rest of the album has yet to impress me.
Published on December 12, 2008 by B. Bohon
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing album
This is really an amazing album and I disagree with the review that says this version of "Just Like Heaven" has nothing on the Dinosaur Jr. version. Read more
Published on September 8, 2008 by benkrawks
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovely album
... especially like the cover of the Cure's Just Like Heaven. It's country in the way Neil Young is country (i.e., not really)
Published on July 31, 2008 by Ginger O.
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