Hundred Lies

Malcolm Holcombe | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 21, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fontana Hip-O
• ASIN: B00001QGL7
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,530 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real gift, April 20, 2000

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Alissa Herbert - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hundred Lies (Audio CD)

I love this album, and I recommend it to anyone who likes heartfelt, soulful country/blues style music. Malcolm Holcombe has a rare gift, and for the five weeks since I got this CD, respect has kept me from taking it out of the stereo for long. It's been passed around some, and sorely missed while it was gone. I did not write the review below, (which is under my name, somehow) but I agree that Malcolm is a generous soul with a wide open heart. His music is passionate, and brings out something words can't touch -- and I couldn't adequately review this record if I tried, since I am by no means impartial. I like it too deeply. "Far Cry From Here" and "Only for You" are beautiful and painful... "Homeland" and "Back on the Edge of Town" have more muscle and behind them, making your foot a little heavier on the gas pedal. I'm still trying to figure out the harmony to "Dressed in White" -- I hope you like this album as much as I do. I wish there were more of Mr. Holcombe's records available... I'm wearing out what I have.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Gem, January 28, 2000

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Cynthia M. Holcombe "skysongs" (Swannanoa, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hundred Lies (Audio CD)

Malcolm Holcombe's album "A Hundred Lies" is one of the most memorable recordings I've ever heard.His unique songs have a way of evading classification,but two fellow singer/songwriters I keep coming up with are Charley Patton & David Olney.He definitely has Olney's flair for creating a poetic/aural landscape in his lyrics.As for his actual muscianship,his unique phrasing,I really can't think of anyone that's struck me so since I first heard Charley Patton.And above & beyond even all this,is his very old,knowing soul that just can't help seeping out of his guitar & his voice.Closest comparison I can come up with would be Townes Van Zandt. Do yourselves a favor & purchase this album.I can't even imagine someone not being entirely satisfied with it.Thank God for Malcolm Holcombe!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hold on to your seats, Malcomb Holcombe will blow you away!, February 18, 2000

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Joe Davis (Raleigh, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hundred Lies (Audio CD)

If you like singer/songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark with a touch of Dave Alvin thrown in for good measure, then you're going to love this performer. Before I listened to his songs the first time I was told to put on the headsets and lay back. It's a good thing I did! Mr. Holcombe's music penetrates and drives deep into your musical soul. Listen to it, it's good for you! This is music that makes a difference, and we're fortunate to finally have it available.