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James Keelaghan, Brother James | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 12, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Appleseed Records
• ASIN: B000060P8L
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,319 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid modern folk music, September 9, 2002

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DJ Joe Sixpack (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Home (Audio CD)

The earnest, urgent folkie crowd has a long tradition of gravelly-voiced, old-man-ish crooners, those who prefer gruff utterances over sensitive guy warbliness -- Stan Rogers, Ewan MacColl and Roy Bailey all come to mind. James Keelaghan is currently one of the best practitioners of this style; his burnished, hushed tones have a pleasant timbre, and when combined with strong, tasteful arrangements, sound quite compelling. This album is one of his best -- the backup music is melodic and rich, it sticks to the backwoods/back porch side of things doesn't stray into New Agey synthiness or other musical goop. And the songs are also pretty good... there's the occasional forced moment, as on the political tune, "Nothing," but the preachiness is saved for the album's end, and by then Keelaghan should have won you over. If you're looking for a record to redeem your faith in modern folk music, give this one a shot.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars James is picking up where Stan Rogers left us, July 5, 2002

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"dkpears" (Edmonton AB) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home (Audio CD)

Garnet Rogers is Stan's brother, and he is a talent in his own right. I don't feel a comparison of him to Stan is just or required.
But James reminds me of Stan often. His grand songs and stories of (Canadian) history. The deep voice. The wicked sense of humour. The great live performances. The wonderful renditions of other writer's songs or those by "Trad."
In terms of this recording, it is less 'produced' than some of James' other releases. It is also kind of low-key, so it feels like a sing-along in your living room.
Highly recommended to those who love the voice of James Keelaghan.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keelaghan hits 'HOME' once again..., October 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Home (Audio CD)

Every time JK releases a new album I think it can't possibly live up to the last but he's done it again with Home! Every album has at least one song that reaches out and touches your heart - this one is no exception - Stonecutters brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it... it's up there with Captain Torres, Cold Missouri Waters, and Kiri's piano...

If you don't own any James Keelaghan recordings yet, do yourself a favour and order one (or them all!) today...