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Editorial Reviews
The fourth record by this Portland, OR sextet is the follow-up to last year's highly acclaimed "Wild Mountain Nation".
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Whereas "Wild Mountain Nation" was erratic and thus all over the place musically, "Furr" is the band at it's most stable. Over 13 tracks the band flies through a perfect blend of 60s and 70s throwbacks while always putting their own unique touch on every track. The main influences seem to be 60s and 70s classic rock, notably CSNY and Neil Young with a touch of the Elephant 6 Collective: melodic, organic and always engaging it is easily one of the best albums of 2008. I've had it for two days and haven't taken it out of the rotation...actually, I just keep hitting repeat, which these days is quite the rare occurence for me.
Highly recommended for any indie fans. Enjoy.
Highly recommended for any indie fans. Enjoy.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By N. Leitzke
Format:Audio CD
"Wild Mountain Nation" was a great introduction to a potentially great band. If anything brought it down it was the spaces in between highlights. At times they sounded erratic, grasping for a sound and relying more on noise than on foundation, but they created a wonderful work of art. What Blitzen Trapper does on "Furr" is eliminate the erratic in-between moments and stick to what they do best - playing rock that sounds like it came out of the wilderness.
They're the lovechild of the Grateful Dead and the Kinks. My first few listens of "Furr" weren't that impressive, and I was about to give up. Something made me keep listening, and then something just clicked. One of the initial things I noticed about "Furr" was their elimination of the erratic moments from "Wild Mountain Nation" and their increased focus on the strengths, and to an extent that nearly ruined "Furr." It almost felt like a template for success, an equation, something I shy away from, but with a few more listens under my belt I'm absolutely hooked. This is a great record. The title track is beautiful, and Neil Young wishes he could sing "Not Your Lover." Give a band time to grow and figure out what they do well. The proof is in the pudding. "Furr" is delicious. I'm glad they didn't just record "Wild Mountain Nation" again, because that would be boring.
They're the lovechild of the Grateful Dead and the Kinks. My first few listens of "Furr" weren't that impressive, and I was about to give up. Something made me keep listening, and then something just clicked. One of the initial things I noticed about "Furr" was their elimination of the erratic moments from "Wild Mountain Nation" and their increased focus on the strengths, and to an extent that nearly ruined "Furr." It almost felt like a template for success, an equation, something I shy away from, but with a few more listens under my belt I'm absolutely hooked. This is a great record. The title track is beautiful, and Neil Young wishes he could sing "Not Your Lover." Give a band time to grow and figure out what they do well. The proof is in the pudding. "Furr" is delicious. I'm glad they didn't just record "Wild Mountain Nation" again, because that would be boring.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By David OBrien
Format:Audio CD
Furr is the successor to the excellent Wild Mountain Nation and in some ways is superior to it. The album opens with Sleepytime In The Western World. This is excellent stuff. The keyboards and vocals are reminiscent of Badfinger at their best. Next up is Gold For Bread - a cornucopia of styles from glam rock to country rock. Sounds like T-Rex, Creedence and Neil Young rolled into one. The song Furr is an acoustic ballad about a man who becomes a werewolf. Very intelligent lyrics. God & Suicide calls to mind Badfinger again. It's one of the strongest songs on the album. Fire & Fast Bullets is fast and frenetic. It has shades of T-Rex and Roxy Music in it as well as Super Furry Animals. Saturday Nite is another Badfinger type of song. Great piano and banjo here. Black River Killer is another intelligent ballad. The subject matter is perfectly described in the title. It's another great tune. Not Your Lover sounds like it belongs on Neil Young's After The Goldrush. I believe that Neil Young himself is on record as saying that he wishes he wrote it. Love U for me is the weakest track on the album. I find it grates on my ears a bit. War On Machines is another classic. It's a mix of glam rock and country. Stolen Shoes & A Rifle is a fantastic country ballad. Echo/Always On/EZ Con - three songs in one all in just over three minutes. It shows how good the band are. Final track Lady On The Water is another good acoustic ballad. Sounds like Jim Croce or even Bob Dylan.
All in all, this is an excellent album. There are no long songs. Each song is different and brilliant in its own way. It's a show of eclecticism that I haven't heard since Super Furry Animals. They should be huge. If they aren't there is no justice.
All in all, this is an excellent album. There are no long songs. Each song is different and brilliant in its own way. It's a show of eclecticism that I haven't heard since Super Furry Animals. They should be huge. If they aren't there is no justice.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Furr is 39!!!
Ok enough album - was blown away by furr, the song - still am - just love that hairy, we're all mammals here vibe - but also just listened to the song "39" off Queen's A Night At... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bacon Fat
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very huge disappointment.
After hearing the songs Furr and Black River Killer by Blitzen Trapper I thought that this was a band I could really get behind so I bought this album. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mabs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
This is a great album from front to back. There isn't a bad track on the disc.. well maybe one. I think track 9 gets skipped each time I listen to it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by K. JEMTRUD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overall good album from a throwback band
Before I bought this album I had only heard two tracks, Black River Killer and Furr. I bought the album and found the rest to be good, althouggh those are still my two favorite... Read more
Published on December 5, 2010 by Slylvgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Folksy indie rock
I think this band is awesome! They have a great sound and Furr is a good cohesive album. Unlike some albums where I dislike listening to the whole thing from start to finish, I... Read more
Published on September 11, 2010 by Teresa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glad I discovered Blitzen Trapper!
I first heard Blitzen Trapper on an NPR free audio stream of BT's recent 'Destroyer of the Void'. I LOVED IT! So, I immediately went on Amazon and ordered three other BT CD's. Read more
Published on August 17, 2010 by Traci
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album by a great band
This album came in perfect condition all sealed up and flat. No problems whatsoever when listening to the record. Read more
Published on July 30, 2010 by Patrick Hennessy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Portland band taps influences for throwback sound in polished album
I am about to commit what many will consider to be sacrilege - more on that in a moment. Full disclosure - "Furr" is the first Blitzen Trapper album I've heard, so I can't compare... Read more
Published on May 1, 2010 by Scott Schiefelbein
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keys to the Kingdom
Sometimes you find a band by random chance.... and they can do no wrong. The album is so friggin eclectic (bluegrass, beatles-eee pop, indie rock) that it's amazing it actually... Read more
Published on March 13, 2010 by Stan Polley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glad I went
Never herd of them. Happened to go to one of their concerts and really had a good time. Bought this CD and listened to it a few times. This is my favorite CD now. Read more
Published on October 31, 2009 by S. Waltari
