Home Away

Will Kimbrough | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 24, 2002)
• Original Release Date: September 24, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Waxy Silver Records
• ASIN: B00006JJ57
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect antidote for this modern world....., September 24, 2002

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Mark Fern (Pittsburg, Kansas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Home Away (Audio CD)

In the Diddly-tinged "Piece of Work" leading off this superb second album, Will Kimbrough describes the inner contradictions that make each of us who we are, and defiantly declares, "I am who the hell I am". Lucky for us he is. Because, as it happily turns out, Kimbrough is each one of every one of us too. Like me, and you, probably, if you're reading this review, Kimbrough obviously grew up not far from a radio or a record player, noting every hook and melody that made him want to sing along. However, unlike me, and maybe you, Will Kimbrough's talent as a singer, songwriter, producer, and musician, places him a universe above the washboard-middled groundlings scrabbling about today's pop music landscape looking the part, but lacking anything relevant to say to any one over the age of 13. Instead, and as with each of us, in Kimbrough's world he deals daily with love, family, regret, uncertainty, anticipation, fear, faith, and hope. For instance, under Kimbrough's deft touch, a song that realistically speaks of devotion and commitment like "I Love My Baby" avoids syrupy sweetness and stays grounded with the reality that "She's always thinking 'bout, something I can do without....." And, reality being what it is in 2002, in the obvious hit single we'll probably never hear on the radio, "This Modern World", Kimbough holds up a mirror to the new millenium's obsession with style over substance, and laments, "I'm just an old fashioned boy, strictly kickin' it old school, I don't think that I can compete in this modern world." Well, maybe Will Kimbrough can't compete in this modern world, but if that's true then we'll be the losers, not him, as this album, which teases us with hints of Lennon, McCartney, Paul Simon, Al Green, Elton John, Randy Newman, and seemingly every other radio icon of Kimbrough's formative years, is a clear winner, and to my ears, the perfect antidote to this modern world.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another success for Will Kimbrough, November 30, 2002

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Adam Morgan (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home Away (Audio CD)

My music collection spans everything from Eminem to Aerosmith to the Beatles, and every time I buy a Will Kimbrough CD, he continues to amaze me. His albums keep getting better with each release and his music reminds me that good lyrics still exist...you just have to know where to look. I've already recommended this to several friends.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of AMAZING, November 13, 2002

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"cade2002" (Little Rock, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home Away (Audio CD)

Will Kimbrough brings soul to every word he sings, every note he plays. I was lucky enough to hear songs from this albulm at a live performance this month in Mobile, AL. Will was gracious enough to perform for a Cystic Fibrosis benefit. His true-to-life lyrics really hit home. My reason for attending the benefit was to see another band play. I was disappointed with their performance, but Will was a great surprise! I bought the albulm that week! I can honestly say that this is one of the best albulms I've ever owned and gets better everytime I listen to it. Will Kimbrough is a no ..... guy. His lyrics are honest. His voice is telling. His musical ability is extremely underrated. Do yourself a favor and buy this albulm. It will never leave your car.