Getting Past the Static

Jen Wood | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 1997)
• Original Release Date: October 21, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Win Records
• ASIN: B0000059RG
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,712 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Invitation To Plastic

2. Caught Halo

3. Three Thorns Torn

4. Bend

5. Candy

6. Sent Over

7. Your Turn

8. Q Is For Question

9. Bullet Box

10. Spoken For

11. Stay

12. Ocean

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And then you'll find me...and then you'll hide me away., September 2, 2005

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David Hewitt "silent way" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Getting Past the Static (Audio CD)

Not quite so raw as "No More Wading" and not quite so polished as her later works, this album captures Jen Wood at a very appealing moment in her burgeoning career. The highest compliment I can give it is that it literally gives me chills; only the most genuine and immediate kind of music and artist could manage this effect, but the distinct lack of studio sophistication is the main element which enables "Getting Past the Static" to latch onto and burrow into the listener. Wood's voice is similarly unpretensious, it is clear and strong yet vulnerable and uncommonly honest. Her songs aren't perfect, relying too much at times on repetition, but in their stripped (acoustic guitar and voice only) form, they are dramatic without affectation, intimate beyond description. 'Invitation to Plastic' and 'Bullet Box' are self-affirming, defiant; 'Bend' and 'Stay' are wrenching. They're also interesting musically, as Wood demonstrates a good ear for chord sequencing and aural arpeggios reminiscent of Joni Mitchell's first album. It is a crime that this, as well as practically all of her other recordings are out of print. Perhaps there are singer-songwriters with more overall talent than Jen Wood, but absolutely none with more sincerity. She deserves real recognition.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars emotions driving along side you, May 6, 1999

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[e-mail] (from bayou) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getting Past the Static (Audio CD)

Her album can stir you up inside. It has a warm tone and driving guitar. A good album for the time right before bed - get your brain moving and soul resting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars oh my oh my oh my...should i even have to say it?, April 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Past the Static (Audio CD)

Jen Wood is an amazing songstress. You must have this album. Acoustic guitar and the most amazing voice you've ever heard. Heartwrenching lyrics that make you want to smile and cry...you can't decide which. You just must get this album...and get Tattletale's album as well (her old band)...and while yer at it, get Bonfire Madigan's too. tah-tah. KRS RAWKS!!!